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Latest news and updates on healthcare and hospitals in Hong Kong, including medical issues, the impact of the city's ageing population, coronavirus pandemic and seasonal influenza outbreaks on the health system.
Chau Tin-yu, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, fell into a vegetative state after an operation to remove a tumour. She was four at the time. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Coroner’s Court, watchdog to probe delayed blood transfusion to girl with cancer

Father of Chau Tin-yu to appear as witness at October inquiry looking at alleged blunder that led to four-year-old’s vegetative state and later death.

Ebola virus

Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo as Ebola outbreak spreads

Medicine

Letters | In medical incident probes, stats and facts are as vital as transparency

Mainland China

Li Ka-shing charity to subsidise liver cancer surgery for 200 patients

‘Love Can Help’ scheme through billionaire’s foundation will subsidise histotripsy treatment, cutting costs from about HK$260,000 to HK$50,000.

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Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, pictured in a rare recent photo, will subsidise liver cancer surgery for 200 patients through his foundation’s Love Can Help scheme. Photo: Li Ka Shing Foundation
Ebola virus

Hong Kong steps up Ebola precautions, prepares Lantau Island quarantine facility

Centre for Health Protection prepares Penny’s Bay site and response plan, including tracing, as central Africa outbreak declared global emergency.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong shares its public health bona fides with global investors

For a city with a strong reputation for reinvention, focusing on medical technology is a logical step for economic growth and patient care.

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Hong Kong

Hospital body to use 18285 and 18286 phone numbers to help people identify calls

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority will begin rolling out prefixes next week, reducing the risk of people not answering calls due to scam fears.

The Hospital Authority will progressively roll out the new caller ID numbers over the coming month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong urged to trigger travel alert to DR Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

Move follows WHO declaring outbreak of deadly disease on continent a ‘public health emergency of international concern’.

Hong Kong society

Estate residents step up cleaning after city’s first rat hepatitis case this year

Janitors were seen deep-cleaning public areas at Laguna Verde, where patient reportedly lived, on Sunday.

Laguna Verde is a 25-block estate in Hung Hom. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Man infected with rat hepatitis E, Hong Kong’s first case this year

Patient, 42, says he did not encounter rodents at home or at work before positive test on May 5, while three household contacts remain asymptomatic.

The patient was referred to Queen Mary Hospital’s accident and emergency department following a medical appointment at a private hospital. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong

Health authorities order halt to use of medical devices tied to patient’s death

Preliminary inspection found abnormality in screw-on connector at end of catheter used during heart operation on elderly man at Tuen Mun Hospital.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong inquest finds rare gastroscopy complication caused man’s death

Coroner rules death caused by brain swelling after procedure at Queen Mary Hospital in 2024, with rapid deterioration limiting treatment options.

Hong Kong

Medical blunder probe opened over death linked to improperly sealed catheter

Hospital Authority says patient, who had history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and high cholesterol, died following heart procedure.

A report into the alleged blunder at Tuen Mun Hospital is expected within eight weeks. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong science and tech

Why Hong Kong scientists think GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help stroke patients

Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists call GLP-1 ‘superstar pathway in biological, medical and pharmaceutical fields’.

The research is the world’s first phase two clinical trial on the use of GLP-1 for stroke treatment. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Extended visiting hours reflect enlightened approach to patient care

Patients show greater improvement and emotional security as well as less anxiety when visiting hours are extended.

Disease

Editorial | Hong Kong is treating hantavirus outbreak with reasonable caution

The city and other communities should resist the urge to overreact and instead focus on hygiene and other proven best practices.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong urged to expand role in national medical research, breakthroughs

National Health Commission’s Li Wei pledges support for Hong Kong researchers taking part in country’s major science and technology projects.

Hospital Authority chairman Henry Fan Hung-ling (left) and acting chief secretary Cheuk Wing-hing greet each other at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

Wealth: Healthcare

Unlocking your genetic code: the potential health benefits of DNA sequencing

Genome sequencing analysis helps identify potential risks and facilitate ‘precision living’ to minimise those risks.

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Standard Chartered
Wealth: Healthcare

Future-proofing: how longevity medicine is reshaping health prospects

With people living longer and fewer children being born to support older generations, can preventive longevity medicine help provide a more secure and healthy future?

Supported by
Standard Chartered
As more of us expect to live for many years after we stop working, there is a growing need to consider how we will live those extra years in sound physical, mental and financial health. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

CUHK hospital to repay HK$4 billion public loan early using growing reserves

University’s council chairman says Health Bureau informed of early repayment proposal for 2016 loan to non-profit-making private teaching hospital.

The CUHK Medical Centre in Ma Liu Shui opened in September 2021 as a non-profit-making private teaching hospital on a HK$4 billion government loan granted in 2016. Photo: Edmond So
World Health Organization (WHO)

Hong Kong seeks more details from WHO on hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Health authorities say they are taking a ‘proactive and precautionary’ approach to safeguarding city despite low global health risk.

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Hospital Authority

Hongkongers to pay only HK$240 a year for leukaemia drug after system shake-up

Hospital Authority says it began subsidising Dasatinib in April, with patients previously paying up to HK$500,000 annually for treatment.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong researchers develop ‘world-first’ nasal spray for rapid stroke aid

Treatment intended for initial use by paramedics, before being rolled out to high-risk groups in care facilities and eventually the general public through pharmacies.

The nasal spray is designed to reduce brain damage by more than 80 per cent and improve stroke survival rates. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

60% of Hong Kong’s homeless plan to cut medical visits amid higher fees: survey

Lack of documents and lengthy process cited as barriers for homeless residents in applying for fee waivers.

Many street sleepers face significant hurdles in applying for medical fee waivers due to their unstable circumstances, NGO Impact HK says. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31

Those in two districts will begin new arrangement this month, while visitors at paediatric wards will also get 24-hour access by end of July.

Hong Kong

Law allowing terminally ill to refuse life-sustaining care set for July 31 start

Hong Kong law passed in November 2024 will aid patients’ advance care planning while protecting healthcare and rescue personnel, authorities say.

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