Hong Kong

Health Bureau pushes workforce expansion in MCHK reform plan

The proposal expands lay members, streamline complaint handling.
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HA rolls out Phase II of community health training programme

The five-year project will train primary healthcare personnel on the Mainland.

HKUMed, QMH’s nerve treatment to end chronic orofacial pain

Percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) is an intravenous treatment option.

Hong Kong approves 49,310 medical fee waiver applications as of 7 January

The scheme’s expansion increases the number of eligible individuals to 1.4 million.

Hong Kong public healthcare fees reform takes effect

Accident & Emergency departments have implemented the new arrangements.

Gleneagles Hong Kong to launch AI-powered genomic health service

It will be available from the first quarter of the year

First Chinese Medicine Hospital begins services in Hong Kong

Government-subsidised outpatient appointments will be increased.

Nearly 60% of Hongkongers delay medical care, report finds

Cost and lack of information contribute to hesitancy

Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push

Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.

HKUST begins preparations for new medical school

Global admissions are expected to open by 2027.

Hong Kong vows support for HKUST’s third medical school

The school will be established by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

UST to set up Hong Kong’s third medical school

The university will contribute over $256.8m (HK$2b) to build a complex at Clear Water Bay.

Hong Kong extends free mortuary storage period to 28 days

Hospital mortuary storage spaces increased by 124% to 3,360 in 2024.

IHH Healthcare North Asia expands partnership with Prudential Hong Kong

Participating facilities include Gleneagles MediCentre or Parkway Shanghai Hospital.

Gleneagles Hospital HK, CTF Life launch health management programme

Benefits include streamlined referrals and comprehensive cancer care.