Healthcare

Government updates preservatives and antioxidants standards

Government updates preservatives and antioxidants standards

The amended regulation brought the total permitted preservatives and antioxidants to 58.

HK and Macau conduct drill for cross-boundary ambulances scheme

The pilot scheme's next phase will be considered upon operational experience. The government, in collaboration with Macau, has conducted a drill for...

University of Hong Kong to operate clinical trial hub in Q4

It will serve as a one-stop clinical trial development platform.

HA names new chief for Bradbury Hospice, Cheshire Home, and Shatin Hospital 

Ada Yu is currently the chief manager at the New Territories East Cluster. The Hospital Authority (HA) has appointed Dr. Ada Yu as the hospital chief...

HK University introduces AI-powered tool for heart disease prediction

P-CARDIAC’s effectiveness will be evaluated in the HEARTWISE study.

Hong Kong halts poultry eggs import from India

This is due to the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Puri District.

Lead found in 11 ceramic tableware models, within safety limits

The levels are below the upper limits stipulated by international and mainland standards.

PolyU and Suzhou Kowloon Hospital to develop medical innovation platform

Key areas of the partnership include medical engineering, AI, and biomedical technology.

Hong Kong HA enhances medication delivery service

More than 100 collection points are added to the service. 

HKBU plans trial for ulcerative colitis remission drug in 2025

It will be randomised, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

HK inks health emergencies pact with Mainland China, Macau

Under the cooperation, the three places will communicate about infectious diseases.

EHCV scheme expands to Nansha District, Dongguan hospitals

There will be a total of nine service points where the voucher can be used.

Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion 

The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.

OKOSIX eyes $5m funding to increase reach

The green-tech startup will use the funds to apply for global patents and scale production.

HK’s Hospital Authority recruits nurses from Kuala Lumpur

Non-local nurses can work in HK without taking a licensure exam.