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Health declaration procedure for HK entry made easier

WebClick here to access the website. With the new system now online, starting from Wednesday midnight, all persons boarding flights to Hong Kong are required to …

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Covid-19 vaccine success to hinge on global immunisation …

WebHowever, a coalition of health organisations has proposed a new model, known as the COVAX facility, to offer broader vaccine access. The group formed by the …

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Foreign-trained doctors scheme for Hong Kong just ‘opening a …

WebAn annual intake of up to 300 foreign-trained doctors could help ease Hong Kong’s dire shortfall, a top government adviser has said, describing a latest proposal for …

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Swamped hospitals show up urgent gaps in Hong Kong’s primary …

WebHongkongers are feeling the impact of the Omicron variant in every facet of life. From surging fresh grocery prices and long lines for Covid-19 testing and …

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Digital healthcare is the future for Hong Kong and Greater Bay …

WebThe upcoming launch of the new eHealth+ system aims to connect the entire Hong Kong healthcare ecosystem and help patients better manage their health. Digital healthcare …

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Hong Kong to get its own health code system for travels to …

WebA Hong Kong health code system separate from that of mainland China will soon be launched to certify residents virus-free when they visit Macau and Guangdong …

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To improve Hong Kong’s primary health care, get residents involved

WebA recent Covid-19 lockdown and the health care voucher scheme for the elderly are examples of well-intentioned but not well-thought-out health measures. The …

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Controversial plan to tackle Hong Kong’s doctor shortage endorsed

WebAccording to the proposal unveiled in February, applicants must meet three requirements under the new scheme: they must be permanent residents; graduates of …

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Hong Kong psoriasis patients call for help in accessing, affording

WebPatients note that the disease affects more than the skin, often leading to heart conditions and mental health issues. Patients suffering from psoriasis have urged …

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Carcinogenic chemical benzene found in hundreds of US personal …

WebTo date, Valisure has tested 662 items and found the chemical in 180, or about 27%, of products. Procter & Gamble, Bayer, CVS and Johnson & Johnson have …

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Social media hosted a lot of fake health news this year. Here's …

WebA cabal of doctors are hiding the cure for cancer, berries are more effective than vaccines, and eating instant noodles can kill you: These are some of the claims …

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The Husband Is A Top Public Health Official. The Wife Does …

WebThe wife of the second-ranking official at the Department of Health and Human Services appeared with her husband during an official business trip - at a time …

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Retention issues not behind Hong Kong’s doctor shortage

WebAccording to statistics previously submitted to the Legislative Council, the attrition rate for doctors dropped from 6.4 per cent in 2018-19 to 3.9 per cent 2020-21. …

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Bars, gyms to close, 6pm restaurant curfew as Hong Kong ramps …

WebHong Kong is reimposing some of its toughest Covid -19 social-distancing measures, closing bars and gyms and imposing a 6pm curfew on dine-in services, and …

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Payson Cha, prominent Hong Kong tycoon, dies of cancer at 77

WebCha was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1999 and given only three months to live. He underwent a surgery in the United State to remove a 4.5-centimetre …

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Call to hold Hong Kong clinic accountable after patient dies during

WebThe family of a patient who died during an endoscopy at a private clinic in Hong Kong has accused the doctor and medical centre of negligence, with the case centred …

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Breast cancer screening program to start next Monday

WebBreast cancer screening, as appropriate, will be provided at its three Women Health Centres. Upon enrolling in the Woman Health Service with an annual fee of …

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Mainland experts inspect quarantine hotel and

WebA delegation of mainland health officials inspected a Wan Chai quarantine hotel and Yau Ma Tei community testing center on the third day of their visit on Monday …

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Hong Kong leaps into Top 20 of world’s smartest cities with rise in

WebHong Kong leapt into the top 20 of a global list of smart cities, thanks mainly to the increased use of technology in healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic. It ranked …

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