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Commuters at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in Chek Lap Kok. Last year, 4,214 travellers with a fever were identified by border health monitoring system. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers query need to spend HK$200 million on border health checks

But Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam defends annual expenditure as necessary for early warning system and to ‘safeguard the southern gateway of China’.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

What’s behind the rising number of Hong Kong doctors, nurses being disciplined?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?

How will patients benefit and how much will proposed community pharmacies help Hong Kong’s chronically overstretched public healthcare system?

Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

12 non-locally trained dentists issued offers to ease shortage in Hong Kong

All 12 are fluent in Cantonese and English, with three already working in the city as authorities push to fill 80 vacancies.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s revamped Mong Kok Market Complex to temporarily house health centre

Former market building undergoing four-year makeover has received occupation permit and fire safety certificate, URA says.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers may soon pay deposits for booked public medical services

Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.

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The government plans to charge for such services as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging scans to prevent abuse. Photo: Jelly Tse
The government plans to charge for such services as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging scans to prevent abuse. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong gas usage stays below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year

Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.

Hong Kong weather

Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong tree enthusiast on high alert for hill fires on Ching Ming Festival

Paul Melsom, a horticulturist who teaches secondary school students, has planted thousands of trees in a Lantau country park over the decades.

Paul Melsom has been planting trees on Lantau for more than 20 years. Photo: Nora Tam
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.

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
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 economy

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

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Hong Kong economy

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

One government plan calls for turning disused quarry on Lamma Island into high-end coastal and hillside resort, complemented by yacht marina.

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
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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Source says the government will submit an amendment bill to the legislature towards the end of the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Source says the government will submit an amendment bill to the legislature towards the end of the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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.

Tourists gather along the Avenue of Stars amid the cold weather. Photo: Jelly Tse
Tourists gather along the Avenue of Stars amid the cold weather. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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
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.

A man walks past an Infection Control Notice at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Edmond So
A man walks past an Infection Control Notice at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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
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