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More than three-quarters of respondents are unaware that symptoms do not necessarily develop upon infection of sexually transmitted diseases, says Katherine Lam (left), vice-chairwoman at the Community Health Organisation for Intervention, Care and Empowerment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

One-third of HIV cases in Hong Kong among low-risk groups such as housewives

Authorities say low-risk cases have higher likelihood of identifying their infections at later stage due to limited awareness.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong may lose billions in tax revenue over smoking restrictions: lawmaker

Hong Kong economy

Companies invited to develop 3 new tourism and recreation areas in Hong Kong

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong won’t set limit on students’ screen time despite health concerns

Department of Health survey finds more than 60 per cent of students exceed two hours of screen usage daily.

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Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan, a consultant in community medicine at the Centre of Health Protection, says screen time usage by children is “quite worrying”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan, a consultant in community medicine at the Centre of Health Protection, says screen time usage by children is “quite worrying”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non-menthol

Authorities will also propose banning smoking within three metres of entrances of sites such as schools and hospitals, source says.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to adopt 6 measures to reduce human error

Database of patients’ wounds, smart medicine cabinets and tracking wristbands among measures to be implemented at all hospitals following string of blunders.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Green group estimate that 860,000 disposable items, including 510,000 paper cups, were used during Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.

Greenpeace campaigner Leanne Tam has warned Kai Tak Sports Park about its long-term sustainability. Photo: Sun Yeung
Greenpeace campaigner Leanne Tam has warned Kai Tak Sports Park about its long-term sustainability. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong weather

Cold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says

Cold weather warning issued at 9.45pm on Saturday has remained in force for more than 38 hours.

Accidents and personal safety

Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees

Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.

Betty Mak, a scientific officer at the Observatory, explained that while cold weather warnings were uncommon in March, they were not rare. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Fog forecast in Hong Kong on Friday, visibility below 500 metres in some areas

Marine authorities urge vessels to travel at safe speeds and exercise extreme caution.

People take a walk amid foggy weather near Victoria Harbour. Photo: Dickson Lee
People take a walk amid foggy weather near Victoria Harbour. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health authorities say winter flu season over but warn of summer peak

City records 488 severe cases in adults over winter, with 330 deaths – lower than the last flu season before Covid-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong public hospital staff raise patient conflict concerns over fee reform

Veteran doctor, meanwhile, brushes off fears about any difficulty identifying ‘critical’ and ‘emergency’ cases for free treatment.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Here’s all you need to know about Hong Kong’s coming medical fee changes

Revamped public healthcare charges are set to take effect on January 1 next year. We break down how patients will be affected.

Under the reform of public medical fees, prices of non-critical services such as accident and emergency, general and specialist outpatient and inpatient services in public hospitals will be increased, and each service and drug will be charged item by item. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers call for simpler fee waiver process under healthcare reform

Hospital Authority chief says applications will be made available via the ‘HA Go’ mobile app, which legislators also suggest.

Patients at the accident and emergency department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Jelly Tse
Patients at the accident and emergency department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to proceed with premium food branding push, set up certification system

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department wants to ‘provide residents with confidence [in local food]’, according to director Mickey Lai.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers brace for public hospital fee increases under service reform

Experts call for alternative medical services to be strengthened, as reform seeks to increase standard A&E fee to HK$400, among other areas.

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Hong Kong public healthcare fee changes ‘could bring in HK$3 billion a year’

Extra revenue will be used to support the neediest, government says.

The health minister (centre) has said support patients for severe and urgent conditions will be enhanced. Photo: May Tse
The health minister (centre) has said support patients for severe and urgent conditions will be enhanced. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers may soon be paying double for non-urgent A&E visits in fee revamp

Health minister to reveal details over fee reform on Tuesday, with residents able to apply to have medical costs covered after reaching threshold, Post learns.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong hospitals can save at least HK$24 million a year with new vetting system

Pharmaceutical firms may consult health authorities individually to speed up process under streamlined drug approval system.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.

The Centre for Health Protection said 135 teachers and students from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College in Tsing Yi went on a three-day exchange tour to Zhaoqing in Guangdong province on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Water leak during eye surgery at Hong Kong teaching hospital prompts probe

Doctors and medical staff at CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin covered patient with cloth to prevent her from getting wet.

Doctors and medical staff had to prevent a patient from getting wet during eye surgery at the CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin on March 10. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Doctors and medical staff had to prevent a patient from getting wet during eye surgery at the CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin on March 10. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Gift of life’: Hong Kong breast milk bank collects over 300 litres

More donations needed to reach aim of collecting 1,000 litres annually to help 450 to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Record high 400,000 Hong Kong residents listed on organ donation register

Health minister hails ‘selfless’ and ‘mighty’ acts, while advocate notes city still has one of lowest organ donation rates globally.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

A&E fee reform needed as some patients only seek sick notes: Hong Kong doctor

Dr Tsui Shek-hon says authorities are not accusing patients of ‘abusing’ the services, but some cases are clearly not urgent.

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Data has shown that about 55 per cent of the cases attending the A&E departments are classified as semi-urgent or non-urgent, according to a doctor. Photo: Jelly Tse
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