Healthcare

HA enhances medication dispensing

HA enhances medication dispensing

A maximum of eight weeks’ supply for selected drugs.Selected medications prescribed for "as needed" use will be dispensed with a maximum of eight...
2 days ago

Gov’t establishes medical products regulation by end 2026

It also plans to start a “primary evaluation” process for new drug registration next year.
5 days ago

iFLYTEK - Xunfei Healthcare opens HK office

The office will help boost local AI and model development.
6 days ago

Transitional Chinese medicine registration system to end on 30 June

The CMCHK has finalised the transition to formal pCm registrations.
6 days ago

Stricter regulation, compensation fund sought for healthcare providers

Trust accounts could also protect consumers from clinics that go under.

Eight in 10 vitiligo patients lack understanding of treatment options

The report also found that 78% were unfamiliar with medication efficacy.

HKBU, Elsevier find global growth in Chinese medicine research

Chinese medicine research rose at a CAGR of 10.6%.

AstraZeneca, HKUST sign MoU on life sciences R&D

The two will apply AI and machine learning to the life sciences.

First Women Wellness Satellite opens in Chai Wan on 12 June

It includes consultation rooms and health assessment areas, and a health education space.

Probioverse eyes US$10m funding for wearables on gut care

It is also partnering with probiotic makers that target specific organ health.

Gov’t to roll out licensing regime for clinics and SPCs

Clinics operating as of 30 November 2018 have until 13 April next year to apply for a licence.

Gov’t launches dental scheme for underprivileged patients

Each service user can apply for subsidised dental services once every 180 days.

DKSH, INFItech to deliver brain health supplements in Hong Kong and Macau

DKSH will provide promotion, distribution, logistics, and after-sales support.

New healthcare institute formed to develop clinical guidelines

IMACE will facilitate data and case collection for detailed clinical practice reviews.

Gov’t prepares to build third medical school

It will be located in the Northern Metropolis University Town.

EHCV extends to 12 additional GBA medical institutions

Chinese medicine hospitals will also be included.