Healthcare
Hong Kong eyes medical innovation with new key initiatives
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.
Hospital Authority to establish committee for governance, and structural reforms
The HA will focus on governance, accountability, and safety culture.
Gov't opens GBA International Clinical Trial Institute in Shenzhen Park
It will serve as a one-stop support platform for medical research institutions.
Hospital Authority and ZOC-SYSU partner to enhance ophthalmology services
The agreement includes a framework for exchange meetings and training initiatives.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Commentary
Hong Kong hospitality: Momentum and the new lifestyle era
Understanding Hong Kong’s new land premium policy
Hong Kong: At the forefront of digitalisation and evolving international disputes
AI drug discovery, GLP-1, and the next wave of Hong Kong biotech listings