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Opening new med schools 'not only way to go'

WebThe government's plan is to set up a Greater Bay Area international clinical trial institute and allocate HK$6 billion to fund the setting up of life and health technology …

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Health declaration procedure for HK entry made easier

WebAn upgraded electronic health declaration system will go live on a trial basis starting Thursday (Jul 28), streamlining the process and reducing the time required for …

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Free dental checks for 100,000 people The Standard

WebFree dental checks will be provided to 100,000 people during Oral Health Week from May 9 to 14, says the Hong Kong Dental Association.Those interested can …

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1M could be suffering from kidney disease The Standard

WebSecretary of Health Lo Chung-mau said that people should adhere to exercise to live a healthy life. Many private medical institutions provide kidney dialysis services, …

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AsiaWorld-Expo field hospital to reopen in case of Covid …

WebThe Hospital Authority is ready to relaunch 500 hospital beds in AsiaWorld-Expo in case a fifth wave of coronavirus hits Hong Kong. With the Covid-19 Omicron …

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Easier paths for overseas nurses to land in HK The …

WebIn December last year, Hong Kong had 66,492 registered and enrolled nurses, the Health Bureau said in a paper submitted to the Legislative Council panel on health …

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BOC Life partners with EC Healthcare to offer

WebBOC Life and EC Healthcare announced today their partnership to offer 10,000 “Free COVID-19 Pre-vaccination Health Assessment" to help Hong …

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Over 6,200 public hospital incidents recorded in the past …

WebFont. Font. The health authority confirmed on Wednesday that over 6,200 medical incidents happened in public hospitals in the last three years, while most were …

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Hong Kong to tighten fitness check requirements for …

WebHong Kong transport authorities are considering stricter health checks for drivers aged 70 or older when they are applying for a new license or renewing it, …

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Hong Kong sees 1,080 suicides in 2022 as rate breaks …

WebHong Kong saw 1,080 suicide deaths in 2022, according to the latest data released by the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, as the group called on society not to …

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Breaking News, HK & World News, Editorial The Standard 英文虎報

WebThe Standard is Hong Kong's biggest circulation free English daily newspaper. From the paper format to the latest digital format, it delivers the most updated news to readers …

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'Alarming and unusual' rise in HIV among sex workers sparks calls …

WebWong Ka-hing, head of the center's public health services branch said the five cases were recorded between August and last month. He added that the situation was alarming and …

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It's back to teaching for Sophia Chan The Standard

WebThe Secretary for Food and Health, Sophia Chan Siu-chee, intends to return to her teaching position at the University of Hong Kong after leaving the government on …

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Subsidized screening scheme draws more than 200 docs

WebLee said more than 200 doctors have registered to join the scheme after it was launched on August 29. "So far, the response of family doctors to our scheme is very encouraging," …

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'Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme' to …

WebFive additional hospitals and two new dental service centers have been added to the Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme to provide …

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Cancer warning on salted fish The Standard

WebCancer warning on salted fish. Chinese-style salted fish continues to fall out of favor, thanks this time to a mainland food watchdog that has warned of its health …

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Hong Kong depression rates reach new highs The Standard

Webtwitter. Hongkongers’ depression rates have reached a record high, with the severe depression rating skyrocketing by over 30 percent as compared to 2020, a survey …

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Door opens wide for foreign-trained doctors The Standard

WebLegislators have passed by an overwhelming vote margin a bill to open the gates to foreign-trained medical specialists who are non-Hong Kong residents. Although it was clear the …

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HK logs first ever human B virus case after man wounded by wild …

WebA 37-year-old man is in critical condition after he was attacked by wild monkeys and contracted herpesvirus simiae, also known as B virus. It was also the first …

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Business leaders and economists discuss de-globalization in …

WebGlobal business leaders and economists gathered at a panel to discuss globalization and de-globalization as the Global Prosperity Summit 2024 organized by …

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