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Hong Kong public health challenges in 2023: from the lifting of …

(2 days ago) WEBHong Kong sought to return to a state of normality in 2023 after three years of Covid-19, with authorities aiming to restore the city’s pre-pandemic status as an …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3246833/hong-kong-public-health-challenges-2023-lifting-covid-measures-rise-suicides-among-students

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Hong Kong orders compulsory Covid tests for all its citizens - BBC

(Just Now) WEBReuters. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Hong Kong's government has ordered the compulsory testing of all of its 7.5 …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-60467039

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Hong Kong considers lockdown as daily infections top 34,000 AP …

(6 days ago) WEBHong Kong on Monday reported a record-high 34,466 infections, with health authorities saying that a lockdown has not been ruled out as fatalities continued to climb. (AP …

https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-health-hong-kong-5bd42bcc86b36f0f8a153ea4c572f21e

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How COVID Exploded in Hong Kong The New Yorker

(3 days ago) WEBThe public health-care infrastructure in Hong Kong is under chronic stress. If you have huge droves of patients coming in, it really hurts. “From there, COVID started …

https://www.newyorker.com/news/as-told-to/how-covid-exploded-in-hong-kong

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Department of Health Home

(Just Now) WEBCHP investigates one imported co-infection case of Zika virus and dengue fever. This link will open in a new window. (12-April-2024) Pilot Alcohol Cessation …

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

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Department of Health Home - Redirect

(3 days ago) 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. …

https://www.dh.gov.hk/eindex.html

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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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From SARS to COVID-19: the role of experience and experts in …

(Just Now) WEBTo understand how science advice was offered and how public health decisions were made, this research investigates the evolution of Hong Kong’s science …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-022-01467-z

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

(9 days ago) WEBOctober 19, 2022. Chief Executive John Lee today announced that the Government will revamp Hong Kong's healthcare system to focus on prevention and early treatment by …

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

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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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HealthyHK - Public Health Information and Statistics of Hong …

(Just Now) WEBHong Kong population has gradually increased from 3.17 million in 1961 to 7.35 million in 2022. Life expectancy - In 2022, the life expectancy at birth of male was 80.7 years …

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

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75% of Hongkongers disagree city is in 'public - Hong Kong …

(8 days ago) WEBA total of 75.6 per cent of people disagreed that Hong Kong was experiencing a “public health emergency” per the government’s definition, which refers …

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/11/10/75-of-hongkongers-disagree-city-is-in-public-health-emergency-majority-oppose-covid-vaccine-pass-survey/

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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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Event Recap: Public Health Forum 2024: Past, Present and Future …

(4 days ago) WEBThe School of Public Health (SPH) hosted the Public Health Forum 2024 entitled “Past, Present, and Future of Public Health” on January 27, 2024, as the …

https://sph.hku.hk/en/News-And-Events/News/2024/Event-Recap-Public-Health-Forum-2024

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Public Health, Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases Preparedness and …

(3 days ago) WEBPublic Health, Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases Preparedness and Response. Latest News & Notices. Outbreak of Measles Infection in Hong Kong. …

https://phpedpr.hku.hk/

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

(4 days ago) WEBHong Kong is taking a major step in its war on waste by banning many single-use plastics. New rules, which come into force on the symbolic date of April 22, …

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

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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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Department of Health Home

(9 days ago) WEBGet tested and treated early. Test Hepatitis B Save your life. Digital Herbarium for Chinese Medicines. Use Chinese Medicine Safely Webinar. World TB Day 2024. …

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

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

(8 days ago) WEBA six-year-old girl is in a critical condition after contracting the flu in Hong Kong, with health authorities investigating the case and underscoring the need for …

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

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Homepage Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health

(8 days ago) WEB176 followers. 9mo. Welcome to Infectious Diseases and Public Health! Our mission has always been to achieve and sustain excellence in teaching and research in veterinary …

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/ph/

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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 …

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

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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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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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CNOOC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot - WTOP News

(9 days ago) WEBThe Hong Kong-based company said it had profit of $11.73 per share. The oil and gas producer posted revenue of $15.57 billion in the period. CNOOC shares have …

https://wtop.com/news/2024/04/cnooc-q1-earnings-snapshot-2/

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Can India produced chillis, dried beans and peppercorn cause …

(7 days ago) WEBEU finds cancer-causing chemical (ethylene oxide) in Indian spices & organic products! This follows recalls in Hong Kong & Singapore. Experts say ETO sterilisation …

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/ethylene-oxide-mdh-everest-indian-food-spices-cancer-risk-health-9289998/

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Hong Kong auditor calls for more dental appointments at public …

(4 days ago) WEBHong Kong’s auditor has urged health authorities to increase the number of dental appointments available at public clinics to pre-Covid levels and make them …

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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Bubble tea: China chain Chabaidao plunges in Hong Kong debut

(6 days ago) WEBShares in Chinese bubble tea chain Sichuan Baicha Baidao, which is also known as Chabaidao, have fallen by more than 26% in their first day of trading on the Hong Kong …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv208e2d141o

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Health & Environment South China Morning Post

(4 days ago) WEB26 Apr 2024 - 9:47PM. 11. Explainer How sushi became a raw topic for Hong Kong’s plastics ban. The Post has answers. First phase of ban took effect on …

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

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Hong Kong’s Sai Kung and Sha Tin districts record most intense …

(3 days ago) WEBThis story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s Sai Kung …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260408/hong-kong-wakes-thunderstorms-observatory-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning

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Hong Kong ‘should use private dental clinics to ease public service …

(7 days ago) WEBHong Kong is currently grappling with a shortage of dentists. The government has estimated the city will record a shortfall of 115 practitioners in 2030 and then 102 in …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260316/hong-kong-should-divert-more-dental-patients-private-clinics-ease-public-service-demand-lawmaker

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Hong Kong’s plastics ban: minister says policy not ‘unreasonable’ …

(8 days ago) WEBHong Kong’s environmental chief has stressed that a new plastics ban is not “unreasonable”, as he sought to address confusion among caterers and patrons over …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260615/hong-kongs-plastics-ban-minister-says-policy-not-unreasonable-amid-confusion-over-dining-takeaway

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Hong Kong environment chief urges public to back ban on single …

(7 days ago) WEBHong Kong’s environment chief has urged the public to support a citywide ban on single-use plastics that comes into force on Monday, stressing the measure aims …

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3259809/hong-kong-environment-chief-urges-public-back-ban-single-use-plastics-stressing-aim-not-penalise

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