40 m. ago Record high 400,000 Hong Kong residents join organ donation register

However, the city still has as one of the lowest organ donation rates globally.

Politics

9 h. ago A&E fee reform needed as some patients only seek sick notes, Hong Kong doctor says

Dr Tsui Shek-hon says authorities are not accusing patients of ‘abusing’ the services, but some cases are clearly not urgent.

Science

18 h. ago Hong Kong students hit by gastroenteritis on another mainland study trip

Several among group of 120 have fallen ill while on tour to Guangdong, as school becomes 10th to report similar health issues this month.

Society

68 h. ago Hong Kong authorities revoke licences of 2 shops for selling frozen meat as fresh

Officers have confiscated and destroyed 180kg of beef from the shops located in Sai Kung and Kwai Tsing districts.

Politics

3 d. ago Hong Kong A&E wards aim to cut wait times for urgent patients with fee change

Hospital Authority says it hopes to meet its service target of treating 90 per cent of urgent patients in A&E within 30 minutes.

Events

3 d. ago Hong Kong doctors to face HK$50,000 fine if they repeatedly ignore data

Penalty for repeatedly failing to input patient data into eHealth system among proposals listed in amendment to be read by lawmakers next week.

Politics

3 d. ago PolyU can bear initial costs of Hong Kong’s third medical school, chief says

Council chairman Lam Tai-fai says the institution can cover costs if needed, until the school moves into the Ngai Tam Mei campus.

Politics

4 d. ago Race for third Hong Kong medical school hots up, but which team is leading?

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Baptist University and Polytechnic University have now submitted their proposals.

Politics

4 d. ago Another Hong Kong school trip to mainland hit by gastroenteritis outbreak

Centre for Health Protection says five students from S.K.H. St Michael’s Primary School in Fortress Hill had symptoms.

Events

5 d. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp ‘worried about odour, health issues on pet

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

Politics

5 d. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

Politics

5 d. ago 6 more Hong Kong students ill with gastroenteritis on mainland China school trip

Tally rises to over 100 from similar cases in past few weeks, as six students report symptoms while visiting Xiamen on exchange tour.

Society

6 d. ago Separate fees for Hong Kong’s public medical services ‘could lead to abuse’

Former health official and patients’ rights group warn residents may abuse proposed exemption of emergency cases to get ‘best deals’.

Events

7 d. ago Hongkongers wake up to cool weather, as temperatures fall to 15 degrees Celsius

Strong winds also expected, with temperatures set to reach a high of about 21 degrees.

Politics

7 d. ago Hong Kong’s New Town project could threaten 29 bird species, green groups say

Largest project in Northern Metropolis could result in extensive loss of farmland, which is critical for birds that rely on wetlands, they say.

Events

8 d. ago Hongkongers warned hail, squally thunderstorms and gusts may affect city

‘An area of intense thundery showers to the west of the Pearl River [Delta] is gradually edging closer to Hong Kong,’ forecaster says.

Events

8 d. ago Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm alert as forecaster warns of hail

Violent gusts of about 100km/h to 110km/h were recorded at Cheung Chau and Lau Fau Shan, forecaster says.

Events

8 d. ago Hail spotted in Tai Po as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm alert

Violent gusts of about 100km/h to 110km/h recorded at Cheung Chau and Lau Fau Shan, forecaster says.

Events

8 d. ago Narrow escape for Hong Kong platform worker left swinging in strong wind

Video clip shows gondola swinging in strong wind in Tin Shui Wai as worker grips onto railings and ropes in lashing rain.

Politics

8 d. ago Hong Kong urged to speed up adoption of electric lorries and taxis

Civic Exchange also stresses importance of catching up with country’s environmental goals to ensure carbon emissions peak before 2030.

Politics