Healthcare
Gov’t prepares to build third medical school
Gov’t prepares to build third medical school
It will be located in the Northern Metropolis University Town.
EHCV extends to 12 additional GBA medical institutions
Chinese medicine hospitals will also be included.
Suspected hacking reported at Kwai Tsing District Health Centre
Compromised data may include names and membership numbers.
Gov’t proposes new tobacco control bill
10 short-term measures were introduced, with eight requiring amendments to existing laws.
Public healthcare fee hike to take effect on 1 January 2026
The $400 A&E fee and regularised refund arrangements will also take effect.
OHKF proposes six policies to improve senior living in Hong Kong
The recommendations follow its latest eldercare policy research report.
HK, Lucence collaborate for early lung cancer detection
Lung cancer was the most common cancer in Hong Kong.
Three non-locally trained dentists start practice at gov't clinics
The three dentists have practised in the Mainland, the UK, and Australia.
18 strategic firms to establish HQs in Hong Kong
These firms span sectors such as advanced manufacturing and new energy technology.
Hong Kong launches eHealth app feature for radiology report access
Users can view the reports on the app 14 days after they are released.
Tobacco control measures won’t affect tourism sector: gov’t
This is in response to an "inaccurate" report which quoted remarks on alternative smoking products.
HA completes construction of support services centre
It aims to enhance patient support services in public hospitals.
Gov't to raise public accident, emergency fees to $400 in 2026
A new “co-payment model” will also be introduced.
Health department probes water seepage at HK hospital
The leak took place during an eye surgery procedure.
Gov’t to refine eHealth system with new bill
It will provide a legal framework for a comprehensive personal electronic health record.
Gov't won't repurpose King’s Park Site after QEH relocation in 2026
The government will review the site’s future healthcare use in the second Hospital Development Plan.
No budget cut for healthcare: Chief Executive
Reviewing charges for public health services will not involve cutting back on expenditure.
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