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New HKJC Global Health Institute set to bring advanced vaccine

WEBA global headquarters of the new Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Global Health Institute will be established to bring the latest translational vaccine technology to …

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‘Generations Connect’ Project aims to help boost the well-being of

WEBe-Health Literacy is closely related to the health and well- being of the elderly. Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with …

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BOC Life partners with EC Healthcare to offer

WEBBOC Life and EC Healthcare announced today their partnership to offer 10,000 “Free COVID-19 Pre-vaccination Health Assessment" to help Hong …

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Health declaration procedure for HK entry made easier

WEBAn upgraded electronic health declaration system will go live on a trial basis starting Thursday (Jul 28), streamlining the process and reducing the time required for …

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Food and Health Bureau revamped over proposed govt structure …

WEBFont. Font. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Wednesday announced details of a plan to reorganize the government structure, including revamping …

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No room for healthy habits among subdivided-flat renters

WEB7 Mar 2023. Driver Lee rents a 100-square-foot subdivided flat for HK$4,200 a month. More than half of people living in subdivided flats rated their health level below average due to …

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Over 6,200 public hospital incidents recorded in the past three years

WEBFont. Font. The health authority confirmed on Wednesday that over 6,200 medical incidents happened in public hospitals in the last three years, while most were …

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Easier paths for overseas nurses to land in HK The Standard

WEBIn December last year, Hong Kong had 66,492 registered and enrolled nurses, the Health Bureau said in a paper submitted to the Legislative Council panel on …

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Free dental checks for 100,000 people The Standard

WEBFree dental checks will be provided to 100,000 people during Oral Health Week from May 9 to 14, says the Hong Kong Dental Association.Those interested can …

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Opening new med schools 'not only way to go'

WEBThe government's plan is to set up a Greater Bay Area international clinical trial institute and allocate HK$6 billion to fund the setting up of life and health technology …

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It's back to teaching for Sophia Chan The Standard

WEBThe Secretary for Food and Health, Sophia Chan Siu-chee, intends to return to her teaching position at the University of Hong Kong after leaving the government on …

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'Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme' to …

WEBFive additional hospitals and two new dental service centers have been added to the Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme to provide …

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Hong Kong depression rates reach new highs The Standard

WEBFont. Hongkongers’ depression rates have reached a record high, with the severe depression rating skyrocketing by over 30 percent as compared to 2020, a …

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Hong Kong to tighten fitness check requirements for senior drivers

WEBHong Kong transport authorities are considering stricter health checks for drivers aged 70 or older when they are applying for a new license or renewing it, …

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Subsidized screening scheme draws more than 200 docs

WEBLee said more than 200 doctors have registered to join the scheme after it was launched on August 29. "So far, the response of family doctors to our scheme is very encouraging," …

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Hospital Authority chief worries about doctors and nurses leaving …

WEBFile photo. Chairman of Hospital Authority Henry Fan Hung-ling expressed concerns on the rising turnover rates of full-time doctors and nurses and estimated that …

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Cancer warning on salted fish The Standard

WEBCancer warning on salted fish. Chinese-style salted fish continues to fall out of favor, thanks this time to a mainland food watchdog that has warned of its health …

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Door opens wide for foreign-trained doctors The Standard

WEBLegislators have passed by an overwhelming vote margin a bill to open the gates to foreign-trained medical specialists who are non-Hong Kong residents. Although it was clear the …

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Fake data claim denied by cancer screening firm The Standard

WEBNew Horizon Health (6606) has denied a claim accusing the company of faking data. The cancer screening firm said in a filing yesterday that a report made …

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