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Only about 9 per cent of the city’s 10,000 Chinese medicine practitioners are using eHealth. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese or Western medicine? Hong Kong to help residents decide

‘In some areas, Chinese medicine is better while in others, Western medicine works better, and sometimes a combination of both is more effective,’ official says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

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Hong Kong dental scheme serves 10,000 teens and poor, adds 1,500 street sleepers

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free autism test for 200 young children

University to launch pilot project in January using new technology that tests stool samples and provides results as quickly as one week later.

The pilot project allows for samples to be collected at home before being sent to a laboratory, with results ready in seven to 10 days. Photo: Edmond So
The pilot project allows for samples to be collected at home before being sent to a laboratory, with results ready in seven to 10 days. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority vows flexible approach to A&E fee transition

Hospitals to make allowances as well as deploying more staff during shift to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1.

Hong Kong weather

Temperature in Hong Kong to drop to 14 degrees and remain cool till midweek

Cold front is moving across coast of Guangdong province, bringing cooler weather until middle of next week, Observatory says.

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Hongkongers urged to get Covid vaccine as next infection wave approaches

Centre for Health Protection asks public to get shots in ‘timely manner’ as more than five months have passed since last surge of activity.

The Centre for Health Protection has warned the public active periods of Covid-19 came in cycles of every six to nine months. Photo: Karma Lo
The Centre for Health Protection has warned the public active periods of Covid-19 came in cycles of every six to nine months. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why ‘Hong Kong model’ combining Chinese and Western medicine could go global

German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts

Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.

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A total of 181 patients booked appointments at the Chinese Medicine Hospital on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
A total of 181 patients booked appointments at the Chinese Medicine Hospital on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Hong Kong scaffolding net sample ignites in test despite passing safety standards

Findings from test commissioned by Post prompt calls to review standards set for nets and improvements to safety regulations.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong confirms 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever

A 67-year-old woman confirmed as the latest case after hiking in Tsing Yi, the Centre for Health Protection says.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

140 private doctors offering free basic healthcare to Hong Kong fire victims

Scheme grants survivors of Tai Po fire three consultations, plus medication, free of charge between now and February 28 next year.

Last week’s blaze left at least 159 dead and 79 injured. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s investment body posts US$300 million income in first year

Every dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted more than six in long-term market capital, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

View of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Photo: Shutterstock
View of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong environmental issues

Bull shark found stranded in Hong Kong mudflats returned to sea by residents

Despite being caught in Pak Nai fishing nets, scientist says presence of juvenile shark suggests city’s ‘abused’ marine ecosystem is recovering.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Standard X-rays to stay free despite fee overhaul at Hong Kong public hospitals

Government will still cover 90 per cent of cost of radiological examinations after fee reform next year, according to Hospital Authority.

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Hong Kong mum who gave birth at 58 marks 100-day milestone with happy family

Lilian Chan and her husband Brian Wong celebrate occasion with more than 400 guests and reveal challenges and joys of journey so far.

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Brian Wong and his wife Lilian Chan with daughters Gia (left) and Miracle. Photo: Sun Yeung
Brian Wong and his wife Lilian Chan with daughters Gia (left) and Miracle. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Chikungunya strikes 2 Hong Kong travellers as infection count rises to 70

Man, 69, and woman, 49, had travelled to mainland China, and Centre for Health Protection has classified the cases as imported.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Broader virus protection urged as 86% of Hong Kong toddlers yet to get flu jabs

Experts urge public to get vaccinated against both influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, citing higher risk of co-infection among high-risk groups this winter.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Tech focus for doctors trained at new Hong Kong medical school, HKUST head says

Professor Nancy Ip says university will use its strength in research, especially in AI, to train future doctors to treat patients.

HKUST will build a medical complex on its Clear Water Bay campus. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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Hong Kong Medical Council overturns decision to end inquiry into alleged blunder

Panel ended inquiry last month into Dr Sit Sou-chi, who was accused of delaying treatment that left child with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia.

Peng Hongying (left) and Li Zhijian (centre) with community organiser Tim Pang Hung-cheong. Photo: Fiona Sun
Peng Hongying (left) and Li Zhijian (centre) with community organiser Tim Pang Hung-cheong. Photo: Fiona Sun
Hong Kong society

Urgent plea for heart donation as Hong Kong teacher, 44, fights for life

Heart transplant only hope to save husband’s life, says wife, adding their daughters are still young and need their father as they grow up.

Banking & finance

Baby boom or bust: Trip.com co-founder launches HK$500 million birth-rate fund

Trip.com co-founder James Liang says Hong Kong is uniquely placed to help solve China’s looming population crunch.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s whale of a tale: famous skeleton at Shek O gets new lease of life

Damaged skeleton of infant mammal that wandered into Victoria Harbour in 1955 meticulously recreated and displayed at original resting spot in Cape D’Aguilar.

Marine researchers and staff of the Swire Institute of Marine Science with the new replica at Cape D’Aguilar. Photo: Sam Tsang
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