Healthcare
Gov't expands health voucher scope
Gov't expands health voucher scope
More than 1.78 million eligible elders from Hong Kong may use EHCVs for the outpatient healthcare services fee.
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Carers database roll out to support families at risk
Low-income carers with disabilities will benefit first
Chief Executive names new Under Secretary for Health
Cecilia Fan will succeed Libby Lee in the post.
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...
Gov’t establishes medical products regulation by end 2026
It also plans to start a “primary evaluation” process for new drug registration next year.
iFLYTEK - Xunfei Healthcare opens HK office
The office will help boost local AI and model development.
Transitional Chinese medicine registration system to end on 30 June
The CMCHK has finalised the transition to formal pCm registrations.
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.
Singapore-headquartered biotech firm Mirxes launches Hong Kong IPO
The group expects to raise $1.08b.
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.
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