29 h. ago How Hong Kong’s pilot disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses

An ongoing pilot scheme for chronic disease screening could help save HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) in medical expenses if 200,000 people join, Hong Kong authorities have said, with hepatitis B set to be included later. The Health Bureau said on Tuesday that the project would turn into a co-care “platform” and cover more diseases after the end of the three-year pilot arrangement. The Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme was launched in November 2023. According to a paper submitted by the...

Economics

38 h. ago Hong Kong must ‘seize opportunities’ to attract talent amid US student visa woes

Hong Kong should capitalise on the opportunities arising from US-China tensions to attract more talent to its academic and tech sectors, heads of the city’s top medical schools have said, ahead of a visit to the world’s largest biotechnology event in Boston. Representatives from the medical faculties of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will join the delegation of the government-funded Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)...

Politics

58 h. ago Hong Kong medical device maker to expand China facility amid US, EU barriers

Vincent Medical Holdings, a Hong Kong-based medical device maker, has doubled down on manufacturing in China by investing in automation and digitalisation, instead of moving operations abroad amid rising trade barriers in the US and Europe. The maker of disposable radiology products and respiratory devices is building a factory in Kaiping in the western part of the Greater Bay Area, CEO Raymond Choi Cheung-tai said in an interview. Trial operations could start before the end of the year, he...

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong student with TB forced into medical isolation after declining treatment

Hong Kong health authorities have issued an isolation order for an 18-year-old student diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and arranged screening for his teachers and classmates after he was discharged from hospital against medical advice earlier. The Centre for Health Protection said on Friday it had been following up on the case of male secondary school student who was admitted to hospital on May 14 due to shortness of breath, persistent cough, blood in his sputum, fever and weight...

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong charity aims to bring traditional Chinese medicine to African nation

A charity led by a former Hong Kong leader that offers overseas aid will promote traditional Chinese medicine treatments in the African nation Djibouti this year and plans to expand its operations to at least two more countries, its head has said. GX Foundation CEO Emily Chan Ying-yang said on Thursday that the charity was cooperating with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to introduce traditional Chinese medicines registered in Hong Kong to the country to support local primary health services. The...

Politics

3 w. ago Hong Kong doctor convicted over issuing Covid jab exemptions without medical checks

Dr Wong Ping-leung, 62, pleaded guilty to four counts of access to computer with dishonest intent, referring to use of government system to generate the notices.

Science

3 w. ago Greater healthcare demand drives 55% hike in Hong Kong employee medical premiums

Inaugural Staff Medical Insurance Index highlights surge over past three years with post Covid-19 illnesses among contributing factors.

Science

3 w. ago Greater healthcare demand drives 55% rise in Hong Kong employee medical premiums

Inaugural ‘staff medical insurance index’ highlights surge over past three years with post Covid-19 illnesses among contributing factors.

Science