Healthcare

Hong Kong appoints review committee for public hospital system management

The committee will offer recommendations within three months to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

Hong Kong appoints review committee for public hospital system management

The committee will offer recommendations within three months to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

BioMap secures HKIC funding to boost AI and biotech in Hong Kong

The startup is working on expanding its presence in the city.

Hong Kong launches new features in eHealth App

It will pilot cross-boundary health record and personal folder functions.

Restoring memories: Breakthroughs in treating dementia

Latest discoveries revealed at 4th Asia Summit on Global Health give patients hope.

HK targets global medical hub status with new initiatives

The city has set up 16 life and health R&D centers as part of its InnoHK initiative.

Possible ban on flavoured cigarettes will not affect tourism: gov’t

Authorities emphasise that Hong Kong visitors go to the city not to smoke. 

Govt to roll out new tobacco control measures

The government will also add more no-smoking areas.

GUTolution’s custom probiotics address unique gut health needs

The start-up uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing to analyse a person’s gut microbiome.

Gov't creates office for medical products regulation planning

The body will review existing laws for possible amendments. 

Novotech, HSITPL sign agreement for biotech support in HK-Shenzhen park

Novotech is one of 14 international firms selected to partner with HSITPL.

RAISe+ Scheme backs Immuno Cure's HCC antibody development

The scheme will fund product development and commercialisation.

Dr. So Wing-yee named hospital chief executive of North District Hospital

She brings extensive experience in healthcare management at corporate and cluster levels. 

New Frontier acquires Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre

HKIOC offers cancer treatment, TomoTherapy, and mammography services.

CUHK study finds cognitive activities benefit older adults' brain health

It also decreases the risk of dementia in older people.

Govt signs pact to promote innovation of Chinese medicines

The partnership will utilise talent and technical exchanges.

Gov’t OKs Pfizer’s dual indication vaccine vs. respiratory syncytial virus

This is the first bivalent, single-dose vaccine against RSV.