Healthcare
Hong Kong braces for 8.4% medical inflation amidst rising healthcare demands
Hong Kong braces for 8.4% medical inflation amidst rising healthcare demands
One in every two adults in Hong Kong have chronic disease.
Gov’t clarifies elderly care vouchers coverage
The vouchers do not cover online/telemedicine services.
Gov’t announces student health assessment results
About 327,000 students were assessed.
Gov’t expands elderly service network
About 140 private residential homes will now provide day respite services.
AstraZeneca unveils new R&D centre in Hong Kong
The R&D centre will focus on cell and gene therapy studies.
HK-based private equity firm to acquire Luye Medical's health units in Singapore
Templewater will acquire an oncology and a cardiology group from Luye Medical.
This startup helps hospitals treat stroke patients quickly
Hopebotics’ device transfers stroke patients’ therapy at home whilst hospitals monitor the progress remotely.
HK signs health pact with Shenzhen
The agreement aims to develop healthcare quality and services between the two cities.
Only primary care directory doctors allowed in government-funded programmes
These programmes include Elderly Health Care Voucher Schemes (EHVS).
HK, Mainland boost medical cooperation
Health Secretary Lo put forward HK’s efforts on medical innovation amongst others.
Only one out of 10 Gen Z’s are in good mental shape – Survey
Around 71% reported feeling lonely, and 80% struggled with negative body image issues.
Revolutionising the Way We Treat Diseases: The Promise of mRNA Technology
Hong Kong has the potential to become a global center of medical research, driven by its commitment to providing world-class care for its citizens.
SG RNA tech firm completes $390m Series D funding; applies for HKEX
Mirxes creates diagnostic solutions to early detect diseases.
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.
Hong Kong SMEs deprioritising employee health and wellbeing in push for on-site work: survey
A new study showed employers are expecting less WFH setups.
HK reducing misuse of sick leave notes with digital certificate
Experts advise employers to ensure proper data storage in response to the development.
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