Healthcare
Hospital Authority begins recruitment for new chief executive
Hospital Authority begins recruitment for new chief executive
The initiative follows Dr Tony Ko's decision not to seek reappointment when his term ends in July.
Gov’t to streamline approval of traditional Chinese medicines for oral use
It will apply to traditional pCms used in Hong Kong for more than 15 years.
Hong Kong launches new dedicated nurse clinic, allied health services
These form part of its Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme.
Hong Kong eyes medical innovation with new key initiatives
One goal is to create a ‘GBA Clinical Trial Collaboration Platform’.
New dental registration rules to take effect in April
Starting 1 April, local dental graduates must complete a one-year internship with provisional registration.
Radiographers, med techs to accept referrals from Chinese medicine practitioners
The Health Bureau aims to amend the current ordinance
PolyU researchers develop self-stimulated mechanism for ejecting freezing droplets
This requires no external energy input and can work against gravity and wind.
Gleneagles HK and Varian partner to promote radiation oncology training
The collaboration has progressed with the establishment of a new training centre.
Lab reports now available in eHealth app
This allows users to access their records anytime.
HA appoints members to new reform committee
The committee will be chaired by Henry Fan Hung-ling.
Health Bureau considers merging Hong Kong Island Hospital Services
Under one cluster, hospitals treating acute and complex illnesses would be retained.
Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage
The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.
CUHK introduces non-invasive test for gastrointestinal inflammation
The invention can effectively differentiate common chronic gut disorders.
Health Department approves VELSIPITY for severe ulcers
The number of UC patients in China is projected to double by 2030.
Gov't cuts quarantine period for cats and dogs imported from Macau
The quarantine period will be shortened to 30 days, from the current 120 days.
Hong Kong pharmaceutical market to be valued at $23.4b by 2028
However, competition from neighbouring markets poses downside risks.
Allegrow Biotech engineers technology to activate immune cells
The startup’s invention can be used to treat and potentially cure diseases like cancer.
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