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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.
The 24-year-old intern doctor, who was arrested on suspicion of accessing a computer with dishonest intent, is released on bail from Cheung Sha Wan Police Station, Hong Kong, on June 13. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld

The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed.

Bird flu viruses

Hong Kong poultry stall suspended for disinfection after bird flu trace detected

Flu in Hong Kong

Hong Kong official urges vaccinations as early summer flu season and peak likely

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected

Boy contracts mild strain of virus and Centre for Health Protection says risk of serious outbreak is low.

Wo Che Market in Sha Tin. One sample taken from a metal tray beneath a cage for live chickens used to collect droppings at a shop tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, the centre said. Photo: Google Maps
Cancer

Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?

Breast cancer is the driving force behind women’s cancer cases surpassing men’s in the city since 2020, with lifestyle changes a possible key factor.

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Coronavirus Hong Kong

2 infants in Hong Kong confirmed severely infected with Covid just days apart

One-year-old boy remains in critical condition, while 19-month-old boy was admitted to intensive care unit, with both unvaccinated.

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Hospital Authority

Intern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation

Woman, 24, was also fired by Hospital Authority after investigation found she violated medical ethics and infringed upon patient privacy.

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The intern allegedly accessed a clinical medical system using another person’s account without authorisation at Caritas Medical Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Trainee doctor reported to police for allegedly accessing patient data illicitly

Hospital Authority says it also warned woman over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai.

Centre for Health Protection

Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak

The SCMP sheds light on the situation in the city and globally, including how to prevent infection.

Cancer

Targeted therapy could turn advanced lung cancer into chronic illness: CUHK study

Clinical trial finds 55 per cent of patients on lorlatinib experience no disease progression for at least seven years.

The study followed 296 previously untreated patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Photo: Getty Images
Centre for Health Protection

5 Mpox cases linked to Hong Kong ‘premier gay sauna’, contact tracing under way

Officials say patients engaged in ‘high-risk activities’ at Hu-Tong sauna and fitness club, including two previously reported by mainland authorities.

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Hu-Tong in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong appeals for heart-lung donor to save critically ill 13-year-old girl

Ching Ching suffers from pulmonary hypertension and heart failure and is being kept alive by artificial heart-lung machine at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital.

Hong Kong

Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog

Dr Sit Sou-chi is accused of failing to conduct immediate checks on Li Yuanjian after newborn suffered seizure in 2009 and was left disabled.

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Hong Kong

Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong society

Calls to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong

Controversy over unregistered infant has shone spotlight on whether doctors should check birth certificates of children they treat.

Kwan Pui-sin and Tsang Wai-bong with their two-month-old son Danny. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Flu cases on rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns

Steady rise in cases, especially among children and elderly, prompts expert to urge vaccinations and better hygiene to curb spread.

Hong Kong society

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

DNA test results confirm arrested couple are parents of unregistered two-month-old boy.

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Hong Kong society

Warning over home births, anti-vaccine stance after unregistered baby case

Doctor says unassisted home births carry extremely high risks, following arrest of baby Danny’s parents over refusal to provide DNA test.

Home births are not illegal in Hong Kong, but they are not recommended by the Midwives Council. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Eminent scientist returns to Hong Kong to lead HKUST’s new medical school

King Li says he is honoured to take up the role at HKUST, pledging to nurture future leaders of ‘healthcare revolution’.

Smoking and vaping

Editorial | Hong Kong’s progress in quitting tobacco is worth celebrating

The WHO has hailed the city’s tobacco control efforts, which include bringing the smoking rate down to one of the lowest among developed economies.

Cancer

Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

As cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management.

Confronting cancer in Hong Kong. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong

Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?

While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.

Illustration: Mario Cameira
Wellness

How an HKU-developed eczema product could help fight superbug threat

Scientists develop plant-based moisturiser that ‘turns lions into sheep’, taming bacteria causing eczema itch and reducing antibiotic reliance.

Hong Kong

How a Hong Kong app connects cancer patients with nurses, trusted advice

After helping 76,000 patients, HKU’s SUPPORT+ is seeking fresh funding to help cancer patients manage their symptoms at home.

Smoking and vaping

Hong Kong to target flavoured tobacco in next phase of controls: health chief

Health minister says ‘poisoned chalice’ of flavoured e-cigarettes use sugar-coated toxins to mask bitter taste and hook younger people.

About 70 per cent of young people’s first puff of nicotine comes from flavoured tobacco, according to health minister Lo Chung-mau. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong

Taxpayers ‘won’t lose out’ if CUHK medical centre pays off public loan early

Lawmaker argues hospital is taking advantage of government after previously seeking repayment extensions during difficult times.

CUHK Medical Centre's finances have improved. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

He lost his wife to a rare brain cancer. Here’s how he keeps going

After losing his wife Charissa to a rare, aggressive brain cancer, Antoine d’Haussy celebrated her life by starting a fundraising campaign.

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Hong Kong

Mainland patient first to be moved north under cross-border ambulance scheme

Mainland Chinese woman injured while in Hong Kong transferred to Zhuhai People’s Hospital with no vehicle change needed.

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