Healthcare
ACTuWISE seeks $5m to expand AI mental health platform
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.
Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme expands to GPHCM
This takes effect on 31 July.
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.
140,000 recruited for chronic disease screening: Secretary Lo
Of this, 80,000 have completed screening.
Hongkongers redefine health as living independently with purpose
When asked about their top aspirations for later life, 47% prioritised physical and mental well-being.
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.
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.
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