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Hong Kong health costs outpace GDP as prevention remains underfunded

Hong Kong health costs outpace GDP as prevention remains underfunded

Poor diets undertreated patients and underpaid public health workers are pushing Hong Kong costs beyond GDP growth.

Pandemic risk tests Hong Kong health links

HKTDC says executives and healthcare systems are already preparing for the next outbreak.

Australia invests $1.07b in public hospitals and health services

The Commonwealth’s contribution to state-run public hospitals will total $21.3b (A$33.91b).

HMI Medical and SBS Transit ink MoU to advance public health initiatives

Educational programmes will be implemented to enhance public health literacy.

Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage

The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.

SG’s Sengkang General Hospital unveils photon counting CT for public sector

The tech reduces radiation and contrast doses whilst maintaining image quality.

Ping An to build emergency management system

The system will help city managers to track epidemic conditions, real-time.

China sets healthcare reform tasks for 2021

Emphasis will be placed on disease prevention in the country.