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Hong Kong’s public health sector is currently wrestling with a personnel shortage. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Health & Environment

Hong Kong passes law to allow non-local nurses to practise, but concerns remain

Legislators express concerns over quality of nurses, potential language barriers and policy’s effectiveness in solving staffing crunch.

  • Legislators express concerns over quality of nurses, potential language barriers and policy’s effectiveness in solving staffing crunch

Crackdown on illegal structures at Hong Kong luxury homes continues, Legco told

Hong Kong consumer watchdog urged to improve accuracy after bottled water report

Health & Environment

1 in 6 Hong Kong women of childbearing age suffers from iron deficiency: study

Health experts say drinking coffee or tea during mealtime may also affect the absorption of iron.

About 17.5 per cent of female respondents in Hong Kong between 15 and 49 years old suffer from iron deficiency, a survey has found. Photo: Jelly Tse
About 17.5 per cent of female respondents in Hong Kong between 15 and 49 years old suffer from iron deficiency, a survey has found. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong scientists develop fish allergy ‘ladder’ after testing 249 children

CUHK professor says fish ‘essential’ for child’s growth and there is ‘unmet need to effectively assess patients for selective tolerance’.

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Winds, thunderstorms hit Hong Kong as residents brace for unsettled weather

Mercury also expected to climb to as high as 33 degrees Celsius during latter part of this week.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong aims to launch new medicine graduate programme

School is third tertiary institution to announce move to increase number of medical students amid shortage of doctors.

The CUHK campus. The university’s faculty of medicine says it started working on the plans to launch the new medicine graduate programme months ago. Photo: Eugene Lee
Health & Environment

Explainer | What you should know about snorkelling after fatal incidents in Hong Kong waters

After twin tragedies in Hong Kong, the Post explores how to stay safe when taking part in water activities over the summer.

An expert recommends snorkellers adopt a “buddy system” where they go out with another person and stick closely together. Photo: James Wendlinger
An expert recommends snorkellers adopt a “buddy system” where they go out with another person and stick closely together. Photo: James Wendlinger
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Hong Kong hospital finds no medical condition to explain why girl’s heart stopped

Hospital Authority chief executive Tony Ko also refuses to say whether human error played role in leaving Lai Sum-yuet with brain dysfunction.

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90% of hair products sold in Hong Kong contain harmful chemicals, watchdog says

Test results reveal presence of chemicals such as butylphenyl methylpropional, which can affect fertility and development of offspring.

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Health & Environment

Chinese University of Hong Kong plans academic centres in mainland China

Proposed centres in Qianhai and Nansha will help to meet Hongkongers’ rising demand for medical care.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong aims to contribute to the development of the medical research ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Health & Environment

Hong Kong TVB host Koba dies at 29 after 6-month battle with rare cancer

Fans pay tribute to Clark Chan, known by stage name Koba, after death announced on his Instagram account.

Clark Chan was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma late last year. Photo: Instagram/koba_mcn
Clark Chan was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma late last year. Photo: Instagram/koba_mcn
Health & Environment

Explainer | Will a third medical school solve Hong Kong’s healthcare manpower crunch?

The Post looks at how a third institution will address the city’s medical problems and boost innovation.

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University of Hong Kong plans to offer new graduate-entry medicine programme

Medical school will start accepting applications as early as September and enrol first cohort in 2025, if proposal approved.

Health & Environment

High levels of cancer-causing particles found in some Hong Kong shisha bars: study

Researcher says concentration of PM2.5 particles in shisha bars a ‘very strong public health warning’, showing need to ban flavoured tobacco.

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Shisha smoking is particularly popular among young people, especially women, with about a quarter of university students saying they had tried it in a 2020 HKU study. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Health & Environment

Medical programme ‘must meet city’s needs’ to gain recognition in Hong Kong

Undersecretary for health lays out conditions for third medical school, while saying existing hospitals can’t serve as teaching facilities.

Hong Kong is projected to be short of 1,440 doctors next year, with the figure rising to 1,570 by 2030. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong is projected to be short of 1,440 doctors next year, with the figure rising to 1,570 by 2030. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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Hong Kong harbour protection group vows to close if reclamation law changes

Society for Protection of the Harbour Winston Chu says government will become ‘judge of its own cause’ if development made easier.

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Hong Kong Observatory warns of possible typhoon on Sunday

Prediction model consulted by forecaster suggests two convective cloud clusters in region may create low-pressure area, then form tropical cyclone.

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Beijing’s top man for Hong Kong says environment bureau work ‘recognised’

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong meets Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan in Beijing.

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong (right) and Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Health & Environment

Hong Kong researchers create faecal test kit that can detect autism in toddlers

Scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong medical school claim test has accuracy rate of 94 per cent and will be available by year’s end.

Dr Ng Siew-chien at Chinese University of Hong Kong’s medical school is one of the researchers who invented the new test kit. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Dr Ng Siew-chien at Chinese University of Hong Kong’s medical school is one of the researchers who invented the new test kit. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Health & Environment

Explainer | What to know about overseas hikes after Hongkonger dies on Japan’s Mount Fuji

After death of civil servant, 58, the Post answers key questions about some popular destinations and what precautions to take.

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Changes to registration for Hong Kong dentists, including internships, ‘historic’

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says amendments also include limited registration and special registration for dentists trained outside city.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s CLP Power blames external factors for major power outage in June

City’s largest energy provider says two underground cables supplying power to Wong Tai Sin district had joints with degraded insulation.

A power disruption in parts of Wong Tai Sin caused about 2,250 households to be plunged into darkness for about four hours last month. Photo: Handout
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