Healthcare
2024 Policy Address: HK outlines measures for better healthcare
2024 Policy Address: HK outlines measures for better healthcare
One key area is to strengthen primary healthcare and improve public services.
Hong Kong patients seek faster, cheaper care in Mainland China
Rising costs and long waits drive Hongkongers to Mainland China.
Government updates preservatives and antioxidants standards
The amended regulation brought the total permitted preservatives and antioxidants to 58.
HK and Macau conduct drill for cross-boundary ambulances scheme
The pilot scheme's next phase will be considered upon operational experience.
The government, in collaboration with Macau, has conducted a drill for...
eHealth app to be applicable at 3 GBA hospitals
This will commence on 30 September.
University of Hong Kong to operate clinical trial hub in Q4
It will serve as a one-stop clinical trial development platform.
HA names new chief for Bradbury Hospice, Cheshire Home, and Shatin Hospital
Ada Yu is currently the chief manager at the New Territories East Cluster.
The Hospital Authority (HA) has appointed Dr. Ada Yu as the hospital chief...
HK University introduces AI-powered tool for heart disease prediction
P-CARDIAC’s effectiveness will be evaluated in the HEARTWISE study.
Hong Kong halts poultry eggs import from India
This is due to the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Puri District.
Lead found in 11 ceramic tableware models, within safety limits
The levels are below the upper limits stipulated by international and mainland standards.
PolyU and Suzhou Kowloon Hospital to develop medical innovation platform
Key areas of the partnership include medical engineering, AI, and biomedical technology.
Hong Kong HA enhances medication delivery service
More than 100 collection points are added to the service.
HKBU plans trial for ulcerative colitis remission drug in 2025
It will be randomised, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.
HK inks health emergencies pact with Mainland China, Macau
Under the cooperation, the three places will communicate about infectious diseases.
EHCV scheme expands to Nansha District, Dongguan hospitals
There will be a total of nine service points where the voucher can be used.
Hong Kong halts poultry imports from Poland, US amidst avian influenza outbreak
Hong Kong initially halted poultry imports from France.
Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion
The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.
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