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HKUST begins preparations for new medical school
HKUST begins preparations for new medical school
Global admissions are expected to open by 2027.
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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.
HK’s Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme expands medical lab services
Patients will be able to visit any of the 63 participating service points, up from 24.
Hospital Authority announces senior appointment
Deacons Yeung will head New Territories West and Tuen Mun Hospital from 1 Feb 2026.
Hong Kong’s first Chinese Medicine hospital to begin services in December
It is expected to provide full inpatient services by the end of 2030.
New regulatory regime for clinics and SPCs now in effect
The DH is now accepting clinic licence and exemption applications.
Hong Kong moves forward with Chinese Medicine Development Blueprint
The blueprint will be published by the end of the year.
Gleneagles MediCentre opens in Admiralty, Hong Kong
The centre integrates AI and AR technologies in its operations.
HK to strengthen primary healthcare, deepen system reforms
The Government will introduce a bill next year to support these measures.
Most child vaccination schemes require full prepayment in HK
Prices range from $3,000 to $14,680.
Hong Kong healthcare sector hits $3.4t market cap as of June
This is three times the $1.12b (US$144b) recorded at the end of 2017.
Hospital Authority tests drone delivery of medical supplies
The flight takes about 20 minutes compared with existing transport.
Chinese Medicine Hospital named ‘teaching hub’ for 3 HK universities
The hospital will begin services in phases from December.
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