Hong Kong
Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme
Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme
Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.
Genertec Universal Medical’s earnings saved by healthcare business
Its finance business experienced weak growth due to high US dollar interest rate.
Hospital Authority appoints new chief executive of HK hospitals
Dr. Flora Tsang Hau-fang has vast experience under HK’s hospital authority.
Study discovers lower cost for breast cancer care using MMG screening
The average cost declined by 28.4%.
Applications for the Health and Medical Research Fund open
The grant ceiling is about $1.2m per award, including $400,000 for training overseas.
Ping An Healthcare & Tech has strong financial position but cautious on M&As
The online healthcare provider has a cash balance of RMB4.6b with no bank borrowings.
Why GBA might not be ideal for some of HK’s grandmas and grandpas
HK retirees may be reluctant to move to the Guangdong Bay Area because of elderly home quality and wanting to stay in their communities.
Quota increased for gov’t-funded Chinese medicine services in 18 CMCTRs
The yearly quota will rise by 30% YoY in service capacity.
HA and HKSTP work together for R&D platform
Hospital Authority (HA) shares data for scientific research in Science Park.
Yingjian Medical Group posts profit of $180.8m in FY 2023
Its revenue went down by 10.7% year-on-year to $1b in fiscal year 2023.
HK health secretary discussing collab with Mainland on transplantation
They are looking into exploring academic exchanges and organ transplant.
This startup helps hospitals treat stroke patients quickly
Hopebotics’ device transfers stroke patients’ therapy at home whilst hospitals monitor the progress remotely.
Committee for care home manpower formed
It will be chaired by Dr. Lam Ching-choi.
Gov’t reviews criteria for approving elderly healthcare voucher scheme
It will soon accept applications from Mainland hospitals.
Manulife Hong Kong scales up China hospital network
It has expanded into more than 3,000 hospitals across mainland China.
Four ways HK hospitals can become an ‘innovation pathway’ in the GBA market
Hospital executives cite partnerships, cultural understanding, tech support, and expanded footprint as key strategies to success.
Hong Kong to be short of 60,000 aged care homes by 2032: report
Hong Kong needs to ramp up quality specialized homes for the elderly as its population is aging and getting wealthier fast.