Boy, 7, dies in Hong Kong’s first fatal paediatric flu case of 2026
Hong Kong recorded the first fatal paediatric case of influenza this year after a seven-year-old boy died on Tuesday,…
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Shenzhen warns clinics over illegal dental services, misleading ads in Hong Kong
Shenzhen’s health authorities have issued a warning to private medical service providers, urging them to halt…
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What’s a Burmese python doing in Causeway Bay? Expert links reptile to rain
A Burmese python has gone viral on social media after it was spotted along a busy road in a Hong Kong shopping district…
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Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail
Local farmers have suffered six-figure losses because of extreme downpours since May, with a farm in northern Hong Kong…
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Triathlete death sparks calls for AI monitoring, GPS tracking at Hong Kong races
Hong Kong sporting event organisers should use technology to better track and monitor athletes, lawmakers have urged…
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‘A completely new person’: can surgery help Alzheimer’s patients regain basic skills?
A surgical procedure for Alzheimer’s disease being tested in Hong Kong has the potential to improve patients’ ability…
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Hong Kong to face brighter but hotter weather this week after days of heavy rain
Hong Kong can expect sunnier but very hot weather later this week, the city’s forecaster has said, as residents woke to…
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Playing an instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks better: study
Playing a musical instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks 10 per cent faster and more skilfully,…
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Noul, third-closest typhoon to Hong Kong since 2000, causes minor damage to city
Typhoon Noul, which triggered a No 9 signal on Sunday, made the third-closest approach to Hong Kong by a major storm…
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Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours
The Hong Kong Observatory has warned that downpours are approaching the city and has said periods of heavy rain are…
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Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNote
A Hong Kong dermatologist has received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by…
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Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning but unsettled weather to persist
Hong Kong’s forecaster has cancelled its amber rainstorm warning but warned that unsettled weather will continue to…
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‘They only eat to sustain life’: how does isolation shape Hong Kong’s elderly diets?
In the second of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Lo Hoi-ying examines rising social…
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Jury rules baby died of natural causes despite nurse’s error in medical tube check
The Coroner’s Court has ruled that a premature baby born at a Hong Kong public hospital died of natural causes, after…
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Hong Kong to brace for wet weekend as showers and thunderstorms loom
The weather in Hong Kong is expected to remain unsettled over the next few days, with showers and thunderstorms caused…
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Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning after heavy showers disrupt classes
Hong Kong suspended morning classes on Thursday after the city’s weather forecaster issued a red rainstorm warning,…
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CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial centre in Nansha
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has set up its first clinical trial centre outside Hong Kong, teaming up…
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Watchdog urges pet owners to be mindful of terms and conditions of insurance plans
Hongkongers buying insurance for their pets have been urged to carefully examine third-party liability terms and pay…
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Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say
Hong Kong health authorities have made an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old boy in a critical…
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Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules
Dedicated laws designed to fast-track Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project will not override the Environmental…
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Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster may issue a No 1 typhoon signal between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, warning that…
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‘I’m lonely’: why do Hong Kong’s elderly feel isolated – and how can they be helped?
In the first of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Fiona Sun examines rising social…
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Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns
Hong Kong’s Observatory has warned of heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the city in the coming week, but…
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Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case
Hong Kong authorities are reviewing whether any civil servants neglected their duties in a 15-year delay by the Medical…
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How Hong Kong can lead in longevity medicine as silver economy grows
A profound demographic and economic shift is sweeping through Asia, quietly rewriting the rules of national…
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Hong Kong set for ‘extremely hot’ weather over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides
Hong Kong will be “extremely hot” and hit by occasional showers as Typhoon Bavi moves across the seas east of Taiwan…
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Trump’s climate jibes at China and EU just make him look out of date
US President Donald Trump’s negative portrayal of China’s achievements in renewable energy began at a White House…
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Parent company of Hong Kong IVF clinic says sorry for embryo specimen mix-up
The parent group of a Hong Kong fertility clinic involved in a rare mix-up of embryo biopsy specimens has apologised…
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Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors triple over 4 years
The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors at Hong Kong’s public hospitals has nearly…
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Embryo specimen mix-up: what happened and how is IVF regulated in Hong Kong?
A rare mix-up involving embryo biopsy specimens at Heal Fertility, a privately-run reproduction clinic in Hong Kong…
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Hong Kong lawmakers push for 24-hour mandate after IVF embryo specimens blunder
Hong Kong fertility clinics should be required to report serious incidents within 24 hours to the regulator for in…
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Hong Kong IVF clinic ordered to suspend most services after embryo specimen errors
Hong Kong’s regulator for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has ordered a fertility clinic to partially halt operations…
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Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, 11 flooding cases recorded in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project needn’t neglect agriculture
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is positioned as the city’s next engine of growth – a long-term solution to land…
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