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Health declaration procedure for HK entry made easier

WebClick here to access the website. With the new system now online, starting from Wednesday midnight, all persons boarding flights to Hong Kong are required to …

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Covid-19 vaccine success to hinge on global immunisation …

WebHowever, a coalition of health organisations has proposed a new model, known as the COVAX facility, to offer broader vaccine access. The group formed by the …

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Foreign-trained doctors scheme for Hong Kong just ‘opening a …

WebAn annual intake of up to 300 foreign-trained doctors could help ease Hong Kong’s dire shortfall, a top government adviser has said, describing a latest proposal for …

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Swamped hospitals show up urgent gaps in Hong Kong’s primary …

WebHongkongers are feeling the impact of the Omicron variant in every facet of life. From surging fresh grocery prices and long lines for Covid-19 testing and …

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Hong Kong psoriasis patients call for help in accessing, affording

WebPatients note that the disease affects more than the skin, often leading to heart conditions and mental health issues. Patients suffering from psoriasis have urged …

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Travel made easier with digital health code update

WebUsing the health code conversion system, arrivals in Hong Kong from Guangdong or Macau under the Return2hk scheme can convert their Covid-19 testing …

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Hong Kong reports drop in daily caseload, but untraceable …

WebHong Kong on Sunday reported a drop in coronavirus infections to double digits for the first time in a full week, but health authorities cautioned that the city could …

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Retention issues not behind Hong Kong’s doctor shortage

WebAccording to statistics previously submitted to the Legislative Council, the attrition rate for doctors dropped from 6.4 per cent in 2018-19 to 3.9 per cent 2020-21. …

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Digital healthcare is the future for Hong Kong and Greater Bay …

WebThe upcoming launch of the new eHealth+ system aims to connect the entire Hong Kong healthcare ecosystem and help patients better manage their health. Digital healthcare …

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The Husband Is A Top Public Health Official. The Wife Does …

WebThe wife of the second-ranking official at the Department of Health and Human Services appeared with her husband during an official business trip - at a time …

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Hong Kong-mainland China border could reopen soon as city …

WebHong Kong is in advanced internal talks to reopen the border for local residents living in mainland China to return to the city, with officials hoping the move will …

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Controversial plan to tackle Hong Kong’s doctor shortage endorsed

WebAccording to the proposal unveiled in February, applicants must meet three requirements under the new scheme: they must be permanent residents; graduates of …

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Social media hosted a lot of fake health news this year. Here's …

WebA cabal of doctors are hiding the cure for cancer, berries are more effective than vaccines, and eating instant noodles can kill you: These are some of the claims …

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Payson Cha, prominent Hong Kong tycoon, dies of cancer at 77

WebCha was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1999 and given only three months to live. He underwent a surgery in the United State to remove a 4.5-centimetre …

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1918 influenza pandemic survivor interview: Mrs. Edna Register …

WebMrs. Boone, 100 year-old resident of Mobile, tells how her family was the only family in a small rural Alabama area that did not contract the flu during the 1918 flu …

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Hong Kong leaps into Top 20 of world’s smartest cities with rise in

WebHong Kong leapt into the top 20 of a global list of smart cities, thanks mainly to the increased use of technology in healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic. It ranked …

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China to replace US as 'world's biggest economy by 2028' due to …

WebChina will overtake the US to become the world's biggest economy by 2028, five years earlier than previously forecast, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a report has …

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Bars, gyms to close, 6pm restaurant curfew as Hong Kong ramps …

WebHong Kong is reimposing some of its toughest Covid -19 social-distancing measures, closing bars and gyms and imposing a 6pm curfew on dine-in services, and …

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Breast cancer screening program to start next Monday

WebBreast cancer screening, as appropriate, will be provided at its three Women Health Centres. Upon enrolling in the Woman Health Service with an annual fee of …

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