80 per cent of Hong Kong pupils still masking up after Covid pandemic: survey
Poll by Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service also finds pupils opting to cover up felt higher levels of social anxiety than schoolmates who ditched their masks.
Hong Kong to give terminally ill patients more say over where and how they die
Allowing people to die at care homes will give families precious time together, and cut red tape too.
Allowing people to die at care homes will give families precious time together, and cut red tape too.
‘We should no longer be followers’: Hong Kong scientists back drug regulator plan
Minister’s idea could result in faster access to drugs and boost biomedical research, experts say.
Minister’s idea could result in faster access to drugs and boost biomedical research, experts say.
Hong Kong food safety experts urge calm over ‘possibly carcinogenic’ sweetener
Experts say designation does not necessarily mean substance causes cancer, point to excessive consumption needed to be at risk.
Experts say designation does not necessarily mean substance causes cancer, point to excessive consumption needed to be at risk.
exclusive | Hong Kong should ‘take lead to bring mainland healthcare on par with city standard’
Health secretary Lo Chung-mau argues exporting talent is not feasible, as city is ‘strong in quality, but not quantity’.
Health secretary Lo Chung-mau argues exporting talent is not feasible, as city is ‘strong in quality, but not quantity’.
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exclusive | Hong Kong can attract pharmaceutical giants by ‘having own drug regulatory system’
Health secretary Lo Chung-mau says firms are often spurred to carry out research where a regulator is based.
Hong Kong global recruitment effort to ease hospital staff shortage shows results
Health Authority say 20 specialists from mainland China, Southeast Asia and Europe recruited for short-term roles in public hospitals, with more to follow.
Health Authority say 20 specialists from mainland China, Southeast Asia and Europe recruited for short-term roles in public hospitals, with more to follow.
Hong Kong forecast to experience a rainy week during handover celebrations
Observatory predicts rain for next nine days, with city to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule on Saturday.
Observatory predicts rain for next nine days, with city to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule on Saturday.
Explainer | What are the dangers of CBD sweets for Hong Kong children?
Two young girls sent to hospital this week after relative allegedly fed them sweets containing prohibited substance.
Two young girls sent to hospital this week after relative allegedly fed them sweets containing prohibited substance.
Hong Kong building sector ‘drafting’ heatstroke plan to ‘delink’ from guidelines
Industry insider says tailor-made measure standardises break times for all construction workers under heat warnings.
Industry insider says tailor-made measure standardises break times for all construction workers under heat warnings.
Hong Kong adds more mainland, overseas universities to non-local doctors’ scheme
Health Bureau adds six new medical schools to scheme, including Tsinghua University and Duke University.
Health Bureau adds six new medical schools to scheme, including Tsinghua University and Duke University.
Hong Kong doctor guilty of misconduct after injecting vaccine, not contraceptive
Doctor admits he did not check patient’s identity card or purpose of visiting before giving incorrect injection in 2021.
Doctor admits he did not check patient’s identity card or purpose of visiting before giving incorrect injection in 2021.
Hong Kong ‘risks losing’ endangered trees under plan to build golf course flats
Professor Jim Chi-yung, from Education University of Hong Kong, tells public hearing that 37 Chinese Swamp Cypress trees, among others, will be jeopardised by plan.
Professor Jim Chi-yung, from Education University of Hong Kong, tells public hearing that 37 Chinese Swamp Cypress trees, among others, will be jeopardised by plan.
Hong Kong nurse exchange with mainland has eased pressure on city hospitals: staff
City nurses dismiss concerns that need for mentor for Greater Bay Area nurses on exchange scheme has increased workload.
City nurses dismiss concerns that need for mentor for Greater Bay Area nurses on exchange scheme has increased workload.
exclusive | Hong Kong’s DNA pioneers launch blood tests to find cancer
The venture -the largest life sciences transaction in Asia this year – would also spearhead the development of a life science ecosystem in Hong Kong, and help the city’s position as a biotech hub.
The venture -the largest life sciences transaction in Asia this year – would also spearhead the development of a life science ecosystem in Hong Kong, and help the city’s position as a biotech hub.
Why Hong Kong may cut pet quarantine for imported dogs, cats amid smuggling surge
Animal medicine expert says ‘draconian’ rule, the world’s toughest, will only induce dealers to smuggle animals into city.
Animal medicine expert says ‘draconian’ rule, the world’s toughest, will only induce dealers to smuggle animals into city.
‘It’s all grim’: Hong Kong’s over-18 transgender health focus could neglect teens
Children and teens questioning their gender have little access to public healthcare services, social support.
Children and teens questioning their gender have little access to public healthcare services, social support.
Hongkongers to buy less Japanese food, avoid country over waste water plan: poll
Survey finds most respondents oppose Japanese government’s plan to discharge waste water from Fukushima power plant into sea this summer.
Survey finds most respondents oppose Japanese government’s plan to discharge waste water from Fukushima power plant into sea this summer.
After 100 days of fears and tears, Hong Kong declared free of Sars - from the archive
From the SCMP archive: With the passing of 20 days since the last case was put into isolation, the chain of infections was considered broken, the WHO said.
From the SCMP archive: With the passing of 20 days since the last case was put into isolation, the chain of infections was considered broken, the WHO said.
Hong Kong environmental groups’ warning over development risk to bird haven
Nine organisations say the planned San Tin Technopole plan could endanger 117 bird species of special conservation value, including critically endangered ones.
Nine organisations say the planned San Tin Technopole plan could endanger 117 bird species of special conservation value, including critically endangered ones.
