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Hong Kong’s biggest health crisis in 25 years: why did city stumble

(Just Now) WebPublic health sector veteran Dr Leung Pak-yin, who was chief executive of the Hospital Authority from 2010 to 2019, said Hong Kong was slow to change tactics …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3181955/hong-kongs-biggest-health-crisis-25-years-why-did

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news.gov.hk - Healthcare system to be revamped - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WebHealthcare system to be revamped. October 19, 2022. Chief Executive John Lee today announced that the Government will revamp Hong Kong's healthcare system …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/10/20221019/20221019_092632_356.html

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Covid: Hong Kong's hospitals overwhelmed amid spike in cases

(2 days ago) WebHong Kong's healthcare system has been overwhelmed by a huge surge in Covid-19 cases, with infected patients being treated outside crowded hospitals. The …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-60339746

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news.gov.hk - HK a health innovation hub - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WebHK a health innovation hub. October 25, 2023. Chief Executive John Lee today announced that the Government will develop Hong Kong into a Health & Medical …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2023/10/20231025/20231025_091307_733.html

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Hot Topics: Hong Kong’s public health care system on the brink

(Just Now) WebHong Kong’s medical staff have been overwhelmed by the city’s surging number of Covid-19 infections, with public hospitals so swamped that one health care …

https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3167468/hot-topics-amid-fifth-wave-hong-kongs-public-health-care

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news.gov.hk - Primary healthcare plans discussed - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WebDuring the meeting, the latest developments of primary healthcare were reviewed and upcoming strategies were discussed, with a view to consolidating and …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/08/20220829/20220829_185113_153.html

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Government releases Primary Healthcare Blueprint (with photo)

(4 days ago) WebThe Government released the Primary Healthcare Blueprint today (December 19) to formulate the direction of development and strategies for strengthening …

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/19/P2022121900561.htm

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HealthyHK - Public Health Information and Statistics of …

(Just Now) WebSix types of non-communicable diseases, namely, cancers, diseases of heart, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic lower respiratory diseases, injuries and poisoning, and diabetes mellitus, accounted for 46.0% of all …

https://www.healthyhk.gov.hk/phisweb/en/

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Healthcare News Hong Kong Business

(8 days ago) WebHong Kong Business - Healthcare - Browse Healthcare news, research, Hong Kong Business - Healthcare - Browse Healthcare news, research, commentary and analysis …

https://hongkongbusiness.hk/healthcare

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Department of Health Home

(Just Now) WebCHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric COVID-19 infection. This link will open in a new window. (26-April-2024) CHP investigates local case of dengue fever. This link will …

https://www.dh.gov.hk/english/index.html

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HONG KONG’S HEALTH SYSTEM IS YET TO BECOME FIT-FOR …

(1 days ago) WebIn 2018, Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) published the policy paperFit for Purpose: A Health System for the 21st Centuryand recommended system-level transformations that …

https://www.ourhkfoundation.org.hk/sites/default/files/media/pdf/20211214_OHKF_Health_Finance_Research_Report_E_exsum.pdf

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news.gov.hk - Govt ensures quality healthcare - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WebAccording to the latest provisional census figures, the population aged 65 and over in mid-2021 amounted to over 1.43 million or 19.3% of the total population, and …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2021/12/20211220/20211220_174021_297.html

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John Lee expected to reveal Hong Kong’s ‘biggest healthcare …

(2 days ago) WebHong Kong has been spending more on primary health in recent years, amounting to HK$21.3 billion (US$2.7 billion), under a fifth of the total health budget, in …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3194553/biggest-healthcare-reform-decade-john-lee

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Chapter 1 - The Healthcare Challenges In Hong Kong

(8 days ago) WebHong Kong has one of the lowest healthcare expenditure as a percentage of GDP amongst advance economies with comparably demographic profile. In 2019, public …

https://www.primaryhealthcare.gov.hk/bp/en/supplementary-documents/challenges/

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CityUHK establishes Institute of Digital Medicine with global

(2 days ago) WebThe establishment of the IDM and MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR …

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/media/news/2024/04/24/cityuhk-establishes-institute-digital-medicine-global-partnerships-future-healthcare-innovation

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Healthcare in Hong Kong - Wikipedia

(3 days ago) WebHealthcare in Hong Kong. Hong Kong 's medical infrastructure consists of a mixed medical economy, with 12 private hospitals and 43 public hospitals. [1] [2] Hong Kong …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Hong_Kong

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International Healthcare Week

(8 days ago) WebInternational Healthcare Week15-31 May 2024. Leveraging Hong Kong’s strategic role as innovation and investment hub for the healthcare sector in Asia, the second …

https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en

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Hong Kong Shares Rise, Led by Health, Property Stocks - WSJ

(4 days ago) Web0154 GMT — Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rise 0.6% higher at 17749.59 in early trade, led by health and property stocks. Hong Kong markets’ recent rally is likely …

https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/south-koreas-kospi-rises-0-6-chemical-energy-stocks-advance-997f7e61?mod=newsviewer_click

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Quality HealthCare Partners with eHealth to Enhance - Malay Mail

(9 days ago) WebHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 April 2024 - Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited (QHMS), a private healthcare provider with …

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2024/04/24/quality-healthcare-partners-with-ehealth-to-enhance-patient-treatment-efficiency/294282

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news.gov.hk - Primary healthcare blueprint unveiled - 香港政府新 …

(9 days ago) WebThe Government released the Primary Healthcare Blueprint today to formulate the direction of development and strategies for strengthening Hong Kong's …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/12/20221219/20221219_164421_392.html

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PolyU forms global partnership with ZEISS Vision Care

(4 days ago) WebThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is partnering with ZEISS Vision Care, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of eyeglass lenses and ophthalmic …

https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/en/newsroom/news-overview/2024/polyu-forms-global-partnership-with-zeiss-vision-care-.html

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Coronavirus: can Hong Kong’s public health care system cope with …

(6 days ago) WebHong Kong health experts have warned of an exponential increase in Covid-19 cases after the Lunar New Year holiday, sparking concern whether the city’s …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3165874/coronavirus-can-hong-kongs-public-health-care

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MDH and Everest: US health officials probe Indian spice mix - BBC

(Just Now) WebEarlier this month, Hong Kong suspended sales of three spice mixes made by MDH and another by Everest over alleged high levels of ethylene oxide. MDH and …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68911475

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Hong Kong Economy to Grow 2.5%-3.5% in Q1, Financial Chief …

(Just Now) WebHONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% for the first quarter, maintaining moderate …

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-04-28/hong-kong-economy-to-grow-2-5-3-5-in-q1-financial-chief-says

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Will the US Follow Hong Kong’s Lead & Ban Single-Use Plastics?

(5 days ago) WebIn Hong Kong, a ban on styrofoam products and single-use utensils — plastic plates, spoons, forks, knives and straws — went into effect on April 22, Earth Day. …

https://news.northeastern.edu/2024/04/23/single-use-plastics-ban/

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Chinese Property Developer Kaisa's Liquidation Hearing - U.S.

(3 days ago) WebHONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court adjourned a hearing to liquidate Kaisa Group to May 27, as the embattled Chinese property developer said it …

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-04-28/chinese-property-developer-kaisas-liquidation-hearing-adjourned-to-may-27

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Girl, 6, in critical condition after contracting flu in Hong Kong

(8 days ago) WebAccording to centre data, the average consultation rate for flu-like illnesses among general outpatient clinics was 8.2 cases per 1,000 consultations, up from the 7.1 …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3259954/girl-6-critical-condition-after-contracting-flu-hong-kong

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news.gov.hk - Seniors' health reward scheme set - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WebThe pilot scheme aims to encourage eligible Hong Kong seniors aged 65 or above to use health care vouchers on designated primary healthcare services provided …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2023/11/20231109/20231109_183826_288.html

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All you need to know about Hong Kong’s new ban on single-use …

(4 days ago) WebHong Kong’s new waste charging scheme will take effect on August 1, 2024. From this date, residents will be required to use prepaid, government-approved garbage …

https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/hong-kong/article/3259438/plastic-ban/index.html

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Calls for Hong Kong to offer hepatitis B screening to specific age

(4 days ago) WebAccording to a survey report published by the Department of Health in December last year, the prevalence rate among 2,000 interviewees aged 15 to 84 was …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260608/calls-hong-kong-offer-hepatitis-b-screening-specific-age-groups-bid-eliminate-viral-infection

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Japanese stocks tumble as Hang Seng rises - MarketWatch

(1 days ago) WebStocks in the Asia-Pacific region mostly grew Thursday, April 25, with shares in Hong Kong climbing for the fourth session. Hong Kong stocks increased, with the Hang …

https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/japanese-stocks-tumble-as-hang-seng-rises-eb5a5af8-a39305b6a404

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Renowned Hong Kong surgeon struck off for 6 months after …

(Just Now) WebA renowned Hong Kong surgeon has been struck off the medical register for six months, after failing to realise gauze had been left inside a patient’s stomach during …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260695/renowned-hong-kong-surgeon-struck-6-months-after-failing-realise-gauze-left-inside-patients-stomach

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Health & Environment South China Morning Post

(4 days ago) Web11 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM. 9. David Dodwell. Inside Out Obesity is now a big fat global problem, especially for children. 3 Mar 2024 - 8:30PM. News on Hong Kong's …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment

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Low herd immunity in Hong Kong may prolong flu season, experts …

(3 days ago) WebHealth authorities said Hong Kong underwent a 16-week winter flu season in 2015-16 after the dominance of flu A virus was overtaken by flu B later. The news …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260393/low-herd-immunity-hong-kong-may-prolong-flu-season-experts-warn-after-six-year-old-girl-dies

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Unvaccinated 8-year-old Hongkonger dies after contracting flu

(9 days ago) WebAuthorities announced the death just hours after Dr Mike Kwan Yat-wah, an honorary associate professor at the University of Hong Kong’s department of paediatrics …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3259733/hong-kong-children-greater-risk-flu-due-low-vaccination-rate-expert-warns-world-pays-immunity-debt

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Private eHealth push the right medicine for Hong Kong

(Just Now) WebExtension of electronic health record platform from Hong Kong’s public medical service providers will not only improve efficiency but also expand access to care.

https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3259110/private-ehealth-push-right-medicine-hong-kong

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Hong Kong auditor calls for more dental appointments at public …

(4 days ago) WebAudit Commission says dental service quota has decreased from 40,322 in 2018-19 financial year to 20,337 in 2022-23.

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260188/hong-kong-auditor-calls-more-dental-appointments-public-clinics-overhaul-registration-process

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