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Plans to spend HK$1.4b to develop eHealth+ system

WEBThe Health Bureau on Friday said it expects to spend about HK$1.4 billion to develop the electronic health record system, eHealth+, in the next five y

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Govt to set up health tech hub at Lok Ma Chau loop

WEBThe government will establish a health tech hub to attract outside research talent and launch a funding scheme to support companies in using advanced …

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'Mental health woes put pressure on social workers'

WEBThe founder of an NGO said on Tuesday that many Hong Kong social workers are experiencing burnout as they face a range of challenges, including an inc

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New drug offers hep-B patients hope of a cure

WEBThe HKU team says its new hepatitis B drug offers patients hope of a life free from medication. Photo: Shutterstock. The University of Hong Kong has been working …

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Elderly suicide cases surge amid pandemic

WEBThe Suicide Prevention Services (SPS) on Friday said Hong Kong’s elderly suicide cases have hit a record-high last year, calling the situation "alarming".

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Medical talent scheme a 'win-win' for HK and recruits

WEBThe Hospital Authority (HA) on Saturday said its soon-to-launch global healthcare talent scheme will create a win-win situation for the city and medical talent …

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'Drop mask-wearing except in healthcare centres'

WEBA medical expert has strongly recommended Hong Kong drop its mask mandate everywhere, except in healthcare centres. Vijay Dhanasekaran, an associate …

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Govt announces primary healthcare blueprint

WEBThe government on Monday announced a blueprint for a major change in the public healthcare system to shift the focus from treatment to the prevention of illness.

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Proposal to allow non-HK trained nurses to work here

WEBThe government has proposed allowing non-locally trained nurses to practise in Hong Kong without taking the licensing exam. In a paper submitted to Legco, the …

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Govt to procure new XBB Covid vaccine

WEBThe Centre for Health Protection on Wednesday said the government will start to procure the new XBB Covid vaccine, with experts saying it may offer stronger …

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Covid no longer an 'emergency' in Hong Kong: govt

WEBThe government announced on Tuesday that it’s no longer treating Covid-19 as an “emergency”, as it lowered its response to …

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HK sees highest suicide rate since 2007

WEBThe Samaritan Befrienders on Saturday said the suicide rate in Hong Kong for 2022 was the highest in the past 15 years. The organisation said data from the …

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Beware of contaminants in fish oil: Consumer Council

WEBThe Consumer Council on Tuesday warned that some health supplements may not be as healthy as they appear, after it found contaminants or carcinogens in …

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HK Council on Smoking calls for tobacco end-game

WEBThe Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health says the government should move towards a tobacco end-game, should it hit its 7.8 percent smoking rate target in 2025.

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Govt to subsidise chronic disease screening

WEBThe Health Bureau said it will subsidise people aged 45 or above who are not diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes to undergo screening in the private sector.

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More medical qualifications recognised by HK

WEBHealth secretary Lo Chung-mau said language isn't the only factor determining whether graduates from a non-local medical curriculum can practise in Ho

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'HK youths still don't exercise enough'

WEBA children’s health expert on Friday said it is “alarming” that Hong Kong youth are still not getting enough exercise, even after pandemic restrictions on school …

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香港電台新聞網

WEB香港電台新聞網站支援跨平台裝置，包括電腦、手機及平板電腦等；除提供即時本地、大中華及國際等新聞外，各新聞節目環節均可獨立重溫；此外

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Over 65s can book new Covid jabs from Wednesday

WEBPeople aged 65 and above can book an appointment for a dose of a new vaccine for the XBB variant of Covid-19 from Wednesday, the government has announ

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