Healthcare

HK rolls out action plan for low-altitude economy

It involves improvements to civil aviation legislation and regulatory framework.

Hong Kong healthcare sector hits $3.4t market cap as of June

This is three times the $1.12b (US$144b) recorded at the end of 2017.

Hospital Authority tests drone delivery of medical supplies

The flight takes about 20 minutes compared with existing transport.

Hospital Authority renews collaboration with Beijing institutions

Key areas include the development of public hospitals and talent training.

Hong Kong programme for doctors may boost innovation

It could also stretch already limited resources in the short run.

Chinese Medicine Hospital named ‘teaching hub’ for 3 HK universities

The hospital will begin services in phases from December.

Quality HealthCare opens flagship clinic in Prince’s Building

The facility offers services across 14 medical specialities.

ACTuWISE seeks $5m to expand AI mental health platform

The startup’s expansion plans include launching the app in Mainland China.

Elderly health care voucher scheme now covers all 9 GBA cities

Two new service points in Shenzhen will also open later this month.

Singapore and Hong Kong ink MoU on health product regulation

The agreement covers pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and traditional medicine.

MoU promoting globalisation of clinical trial signed

The MoU will implement the first multi-centre clinical trial project.

Task group evaluates proposals for third medical school

Expert advisors initiated the next phase of work.

Hong Kong launches dual-track development pathway for medical talent

Participating doctors will hold positions at the HA and a designated university.

Task force drafts proposed elderly-friendly building designs

Mandatory requirements for caring will be regulated in the first half of 2026.

HK men prioritise gadget fixes, banking over health concerns

Only 64% would see a health professional at all if something felt wrong.