Healthcare

Hospital Authority to recruit 330 doctors

Hospital Authority to recruit 330 doctors

Secretary for Food & Health Dr. York Chow says the Hospital Authority plans to recruit about 330 doctors in the current fiscal year.

Warning issued against benzocaine products

An alert has been issued on the use of benzocaine products due to its potentially fatal side effect by the Department of Health.

Government tightened drug laws

This is to prevent the abuse of new-trend psychotropic drugs and to hinder the production of ketamine.

Sino Biopharmaceutical 2010 profit up 42.8% to HK$567mn

The company acquires manufacturer of dermatology and hormonal pharmaceutical products to bring new revenue contributions to the Group.

Hong Kong atmosphere, water remain safe

Radiation levels in Hong Kong's air and drinking water remain normal.

Hong Kong safe from Japan's nuclear incident

Hong Kong Observatory has increased its frequency of taking air samples and its release of information on Hong Kong's radiation levels to once every...

Hospital Authority to resolve medical-staff shortages

Dr York Chow, Secretary for Food & Health, urged the Hospital Authority to work with the College of Physicians to find solutions to medical-staff...

Hong Kong signed health pact agreement with Shenzhen

The agreement will enhance co-operation on quarantine and health measures at boundary control points.

HK pharmaceutical market to grow steadily

The Hong Kong pharmaceutical market should reach HKD10.56 billion by 2014, up from the calculated HKD7.19 billion in 2009.

Hua Xia Healthcare posts third quarter profit of HK$43.6mn

The group’s acquisition of Huihao Group has become its significant income stream driver which continues to deliver satisfactory results.

Sino Biopharmaceutical profit up 16.8% to HK$320mln

The company strengthens its quality control and product development to enhance the competitiveness of its products and brand.

MicroPort raises HK$1.5bln in Hong Kong IPO

Proceeds will be used to develop new products, acquire businesses and expand company’s production facilities.

Shanghai Pharma to raise $1.2bln via HK IPO

Company to offer 25% stake to fund acquisition of rivals and sales networks.