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Hong Kong retirees seek cheaper healthcare in Shenzhen

Hong Kong retirees are facing escalating healthcare costs, prompting some to seek more affordable options in mainland China. Philip Kong, a 75-year-old retiree, found that a prostate surgery costing an estimated HK$210,000 in Hong Kong could be performed in Shenzhen for a fraction of the price, around HK$20,300. Despite opting for a more expensive "deluxe" package in Shenzhen for HK$60,000, Kong noted the significant cost savings and superior treatment compared to Hong Kong. AI

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Hong Kong retirees seek cheaper healthcare in Shenzhen

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victor Ting ·

    How can Hong Kong retirees ease the pain of rising healthcare costs?

    Retiree Philip Kong says he realised Hong Kong’s healthcare system needed a wake-up call when he discovered that receiving treatment for his prostate condition in neighbouring Shenzhen could potentially cut his medical bill by nearly 90 per cent. The 75-year-old was diagnosed wit…