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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals: Latest News and Updates

(3 days ago) WEB16 Apr 2024 - 11:30AM. Latest news and updates on health care and hospitals in Hong Kong, including medical issues, the impact of the city's ageing population, coronavirus pandemic and seasonal

https://www.scmp.com/topics/hong-kong-health-care-and-hospitals

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Health & Environment South China Morning Post

(4 days ago) WEBNews on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research. Hong Kong to set up online public dental booking system by this year. Dr Ronald Lam, director of health

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment

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Hong Kong public health challenges in 2023: from the lifting of …

(2 days ago) WEBHong Kong sought to return to a state of normality in 2023 after three years of Covid-19, with authorities aiming to restore the city’s pre-pandemic status as an economic and international hub.

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3246833/hong-kong-public-health-challenges-2023-lifting-covid-measures-rise-suicides-among-students

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COVID-19 Thematic Website - Together, We Fight the Virus - Home

(5 days ago) WEBFight the Coronavirus: Young children can safely receive Sinovac vaccine (15.8.2022) COVID-19 vaccine • Get the latest information from the CDC. For enquiries, please contact Centre for Health Protection via email at: [email protected].

https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html

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Over 12,500 staff at Hong Kong's overloaded public …

(3 days ago) WEBOver 12,500 of the Hospital Authority’s (HA) 88,000 employees have been infected with Covid-19 during the fifth wave, as it continues to overwhelm the public healthcare system. Sara Ho, chief

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/11/over-12500-staff-at-hong-kongs-overloaded-pubic-hospitals-contracted-covid-during-5th-wave-ae-chief-in-tears/

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Covid-19: Hong Kong health system 'overloaded

(2 days ago) WEBHealth officials said Hong Kong’s medical system has been overloaded by the fifth-wave Covid-19 outbreak, as hospitals moved to prioritise high-need patients. Meanwhile, some 40 Hospital

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/02/11/covid-19-hong-kong-health-system-overloaded-40-medical-staff-test-preliminary-positive-as-city-records-1325-new-cases/

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news.gov.hk - COVID-19 response level lowered - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WEBIt made decision after taking into account the World Health Organization's (WHO) latest advice on the COVID-19 epidemic situation as well as assessments of the latest local situation, risks and mutation of COVID-19 strains. The Government said this marks a major milestone in Hong Kong people's fight against the epidemic over the …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2023/05/20230530/20230530_170155_405.html

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news.gov.hk - Health Policy Address briefed - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WEBnews.gov.hk homepage from Hong Kong's Information Services Department Toggle Light Mode including primary healthcare, public hospital services, healthcare manpower supply, development of Chinese medicine, mental health, tobacco control, healthcare co-operation with the Mainland as well as prevention and control of …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/12/20221221/20221221_141308_860.html

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Department of Health Home

(Just Now) WEBCHP investigates confirmed Mpox case (6-May-2024); CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection (6-May-2024); CHP investigates case of suspected neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (6-May-2024); Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease (6-May-2024); CHP investigates one imported infection case of Zika virus (3 …

https://www.dh.gov.hk/english/

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‘No light at the end’: How Hong Kong’s Covid response went so …

(9 days ago) WEBHong Kong turns public housing into Covid quarantine facilities as it battles Omicron surge Read more Health workers and residents who spent two years after strict Covid controls are now asking

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/18/no-light-at-the-end-how-hong-kongs-covid-response-went-so-wrong

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news.gov.hk - HK a health innovation hub - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WEBHK a health innovation hub. October 25, 2023. Chief Executive John Lee today announced that the Government will develop Hong Kong into a Health & Medical Innovation Hub by establishing a Drug Approval Authority based on “Primary Evaluation” in the long run. In his Policy Address, Mr Lee said the Government is determined to …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2023/10/20231025/20231025_091307_733.html

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HealthyHK - Public Health Information and Statistics of Hong …

(Just Now) WEBHong Kong population has gradually increased from 3.17 million in 1961 to 7.35 million in 2022. Life expectancy - In 2022, the life expectancy at birth of male was 80.7 years while that of female was 86.8 years. Six types of non-communicable diseases, namely, cancers, diseases of heart, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic lower respiratory

https://www.healthyhk.gov.hk/phisweb/en/

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From SARS to COVID-19: the role of experience and experts in …

(Just Now) WEBTo understand how science advice was offered and how public health decisions were made, this research investigates the evolution of Hong Kong’s science advisory mechanisms for public health from

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-022-01467-z

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Department of Health Home - Redirect

(3 days ago) WEBDH steps up enforcement to combat illegal sale of drugs and Chinese herbal medicines in retail shops for Labour Day Golden Week of Mainland (30-April-2024) Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease (29-April-2024 ) CHP investigates case of severe paediatric COVID-19 infection (28-April-2024)

https://www.dh.gov.hk/eindex.html

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75% of Hongkongers disagree city is in 'public - Hong Kong …

(8 days ago) WEBA total of 75.6 per cent of people disagreed that Hong Kong was experiencing a “public health emergency” per the government’s definition, which refers to a situation with a “high

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/11/10/75-of-hongkongers-disagree-city-is-in-public-health-emergency-majority-oppose-covid-vaccine-pass-survey/

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Hong Kong’s biggest health crisis in 25 years: why did city stumble

(Just Now) WEBPublic health sector veteran Dr Leung Pak-yin, who was chief executive of the Hospital Authority from 2010 to 2019, said Hong Kong was slow to change tactics when the new variant showed up.

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3181955/hong-kongs-biggest-health-crisis-25-years-why-did

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Event Recap: Public Health Forum 2024: Past, Present and Future …

(4 days ago) WEBThe School of Public Health (SPH) hosted the Public Health Forum 2024 entitled “Past, Present, and Future of Public Health” on January 27, 2024, as the highlight of SPH’s 20 th anniversary celebrations. The Forum aimed to review important lessons learned from previous public health challenges, such as infectious diseases, non …

https://sph.hku.hk/en/News-And-Events/News/2024/Event-Recap-Public-Health-Forum-2024

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Public Health, Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases Preparedness and …

(3 days ago) WEBPublic Health, Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases Preparedness and Response. Latest News & Notices. Outbreak of Measles Infection in Hong Kong. 2019-03-29. Local Cases of Dengue Fever. 2018-08-21. Guard against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) 2017-11-03. Quadrivalent (4 in 1) Seasonal Influenza Vaccination.

https://phpedpr.hku.hk/

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Climate Change and Public Health: Solving Hong Kong’s …

(7 days ago) WEBIn fact, they do impact our everyday lives, albeit subtly. The Everyday Effects of Climate Change on Hong Kong Public Health. In Hong Kong, for every increase of 1C above 29C, hospitalisation rate increases by almost 5% and mortality by almost 2% – which amounts to approximately 1,000 more deaths per year.

https://civic-exchange.org/climate-change-and-public-health-solving-hong-kongs-healthcare-crisis/

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Hong Kong to set up online public dental booking system by this …

(7 days ago) WEBHong Kong health authorities have said an online booking system for government-run dental clinics is due for completion within this year, but cautioned that eliminating queuing is a "utopian" notion.

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/health/other/hong-kong-to-set-up-online-public-dental-booking-system-by-this-year-but-health-official-warns-against-utopian-expectation-of-no-queuing/ar-BB1mat7g

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news.gov.hk - Govt ensures quality healthcare - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WEBAccording to the latest provisional census figures, the population aged 65 and over in mid-2021 amounted to over 1.43 million or 19.3% of the total population, and this is expected to surge to 31% by the year 2036. A survey released last Friday by the Census & Statistics Department indicated that some 24% of our total population …

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2021/12/20211220/20211220_174021_297.html

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The first Australian National University Official Information Day in

(9 days ago) WEBHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 May 2024 - For the first time, the Australian National University will be organising an official information day in Hong Kong. The Australian National University is a member of the Group of Eight Australia Universities, will be holding an official information day on 19th May 2024 in Cordis Hotel, …

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/16/public-square/the-first-australian-national-university-official-information-day-in-hong-kong/1946898

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Hong Kong public hospitals to streamline steps for approving …

(4 days ago) WEBHong Kong public hospitals will streamline procedures for incorporating new drugs into their formulary, allowing patients to receive safe and effective medications more quickly. The Hospital

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3262403/hong-kong-public-hospitals-streamline-steps-approving-drugs-giving-patients-faster-access-new

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Hong Kong Pressures UK Over National Security Arrest of Trade …

(1 days ago) WEBTrack elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee speaks during the National

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-13/hong-kong-pressures-uk-over-national-security-arrest-of-trade-office-official

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Court bans Glory to Hong Kong protest song prompting further …

(8 days ago) WEBLocal residents sing Glory to Hong Kong at a shopping mall in Hong Kong in 2019. An appeals court granted the Hong Kong government's request to ban the song.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/09/court-bans-glory-to-hong-kong-protest-song-free-speech

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Raytech Holding Limited Announces Pricing of Its Initial

(4 days ago) WEBHong Kong, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raytech Holding Limited (the “Company” or “RAY”), a Hong Kong-headquartered company specializes in design, sourcing and wholesale of personal

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/15/2882574/0/en/Raytech-Holding-Limited-Announces-Pricing-of-Its-Initial-Public-Offering.html

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news.gov.hk - Healthcare system to be revamped - 香港政府新聞網

(9 days ago) WEBOctober 19, 2022. Chief Executive John Lee today announced that the Government will revamp Hong Kong's healthcare system to focus on prevention and early treatment by investing additional resources to promote primary healthcare. In his Policy Address, Mr Lee pointed out that the existing healthcare system relies more on treatment than

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/10/20221019/20221019_092632_356.html

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Hong Kong Exchange’s New CEO Is Betting on Big IPOs Coming …

(4 days ago) WEBHong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. is anticipating the comeback of big ticket initial public offerings to the city as underlying conditions improve and Chinese regulators give a helping hand

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-09/hong-kong-exchange-s-new-ceo-is-betting-on-big-ipos-coming-back

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Hong Kong court bans 'Glory to Hong Kong' song AP News

(9 days ago) WEBFILE - Local residents sing a theme song written by protesters “Glory to Hong Kong” at a shopping mall in Hong Kong on Sept. 11, 2019. An appeals court Wednesday, May 8, 2024 granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of …

https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-protest-song-banned-629bb787a0d4cd46a424f2696b214d41

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Hong Kong court bans protest anthem, says it can be used as …

(9 days ago) WEBHong Kong's Court of Appeal on Wednesday granted an application by the government to ban a protest anthem called "Glory to Hong Kong", overturning a lower court judgment that had rejected such a

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-court-bans-protest-anthem-glory-hong-kong-2024-05-08/

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Safety warning over baby clothes after Hong Kong watchdog’s …

(7 days ago) WEBOn harmful chemical residues, the council found the amount of free formaldehyde detected in one model stood at 32.3mg/kg, exceeding the upper limit (20mg/kg) of mainland China’s standard for

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3262859/safety-warning-over-baby-clothes-after-hong-kong-watchdogs-tests-find-more-half-items-pose-risks

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Coronavirus: can Hong Kong’s public health care system cope with …

(6 days ago) WEBHong Kong health experts have warned of an exponential increase in Covid-19 cases after the Lunar New Year holiday, sparking concern whether the city’s overburdened public health care system, as

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3165874/coronavirus-can-hong-kongs-public-health-care

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