Hong Kong

Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage

The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.
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CUHK introduces non-invasive test for gastrointestinal inflammation

The invention can effectively differentiate common chronic gut disorders.

Hong Kong, Shenzhen sign health inspection MOU

It will ensure the safety and well-being of residents and travellers whilst facilitating customs clearance.

Task Group seeks proposals for new medical school

They have also outlined the plans for the new medical school in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong pharmaceutical market to be valued at $3b by 2028

However, competition from neighbouring markets poses downside risks.

Hospital Authority to establish committee for governance, and structural reforms

The HA will focus on governance, accountability, and safety culture.

Hospital Authority and ZOC-SYSU partner to enhance ophthalmology services

The agreement includes a framework for exchange meetings and training initiatives.

2024 Policy Address: HK to be hub for health innovation

It will also engage with Shenzhen to collaborate on clinical trials.

2024 Policy Address: HK outlines measures for better healthcare

One key area is to strengthen primary healthcare and improve public services.

HK and Macau conduct drill for cross-boundary ambulances scheme

The pilot scheme's next phase will be considered upon operational experience.

Human Health’s profit plummets by 86.6% to $3.1m in FY2024

The group’s revenue decreased to $76.1m (HK$590.8m).

UMP Healthcare's profit drops 32.8% to $5.2m in FY2024

Meanwhile, total revenue increased by 2.9% YoY.

Gleneagles Hospital HK introduces centre for clinical trials

The centre’s current trials involve novel drugs for treating colorectal and biliary tract cancers.

PolyU and Suzhou Kowloon Hospital to develop medical innovation platform

Key areas of the partnership include medical engineering, AI, and biomedical technology.

CUHK and ETH Zurich perform in vivo teleoperated magnetic endoscopy

The robot platform used in the study is installed at CUHK’s Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre.