Hospital Authority
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- subsidiary of Health Bureau 100%
- parent of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital 100%
- parent of Prince of Wales Hospital 100%
- parent of Kwai Chung Hospital 100%
- parent of Tung Wah Hospital 100%
- located in Tuen Mun Hospital 70%
- affiliated with Tuen Mun Hospital 70%
- affiliated with Ruttonjee Hospital 60%
- 2026-09-29 product_launch Hong Kong's Hospital Authority launched a new AI and robotic-powered laundry and meal center for public hospitals. source
- 2026-05-28 regulatory The Hospital Authority launched a cross-border ambulance pilot scheme, facilitating the first patient transfer from Hong Kong to mainland China. source
- 2026-05-14 controversy Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a suspected medical blunder following a patient's death. source
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Hong Kong lawmakers demand wider probe into hospital lift scandal
Lawmakers in Hong Kong are urging for a more extensive investigation into the Queen Mary Hospital lift scandal. They are questioning the delayed disclosure of information related to the incident and are seeking accounta…
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Ex-officials vie for Hong Kong Election Committee seats
A significant number of former senior Hong Kong officials are participating in the upcoming Election Committee elections. This influx is seen by observers as a way to increase the body's representation and legitimacy. T…
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Hong Kong seeks urgent liver donor for 13-year-old boy
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority is urgently seeking a liver donor for a 13-year-old boy suffering from severe liver failure. The boy is currently in serious condition at Queen Mary Hospital and requires an immediate tran…
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60% of Hong Kong student suicides involve children 15 or younger
In Hong Kong, a significant portion of suspected student suicides, at least 60%, have involved children aged 15 or younger over the past three academic years. The Education Bureau reported that school principals have re…
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Hong Kong hospital laundry and meals center uses AI and robotics
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has implemented AI and robotic automation in its new central laundry and food production facility. This six-story center, operational since March of last year, aims to increase efficiency …
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Hong Kong nurses: Less than 0.5% trained abroad amid hiring row
Hong Kong authorities have stated that less than 0.5% of registered nurses in the city received their training outside of Hong Kong. This clarification comes amid a dispute with the Association of Hong Kong Nursing Staf…
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Hong Kong sees 33% jump in telemedicine use as clinics adapt
Telemedicine in Hong Kong is seeing a significant increase in usage, with the Hospital Authority reporting a 33% rise in telehealth cases. This growth is driven by both public health services and private clinics adaptin…
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Hong Kong eTAX system confusion leads to 33,000 failed filings and penalties
Over 33,000 individuals in Hong Kong failed to complete their eTAX filings due to ambiguous instructions on the digital platform. The Office of the Ombudsman found that many users mistakenly believed signing via the "iA…
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Hong Kong suspends contractors over serious lift defects at Queen Mary Hospital
Contractors have been suspended from public works tenders in Hong Kong following serious defects found in 24 out of 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital's new Clinical Block 1. This issue has significantly delayed the launch…
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Hong Kong doctor sentenced for drug fraud
A Hong Kong doctor, Lee Chi-leung, received a sentence of 160 hours of community service for misconduct in public office. He was found guilty of dishonestly obtaining over 1,000 bottles of cough syrup and 400 ADHD medic…
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Hong Kong law to allow end-of-life directives on eHealth from July 31
Hong Kong is set to implement a new law on July 31 that will allow individuals to upload end-of-life directives to the city's electronic health record platform, eHealth. This legislation, the Advance Decision on Life-su…
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Hong Kong authorities seek heart transplant for infant Rufus
Hong Kong health authorities have issued an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old infant named Rufus. The baby is in critical condition at Hong Kong Children's Hospital, suffering from dilated cardiom…
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Hong Kong doctor disciplinary cases nearly triple in four years
The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong's public hospitals has nearly tripled over the past four years. The Secretary for Health, Lo Chung-mau, reported 35 cases in the last f…
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Hong Kong's third medical school recruits 300 teachers, plans intake expansion
Hong Kong's third medical school, affiliated with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has recruited approximately 300 teachers. The school plans to increase its annual student intake from the current 50 …
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16-year-old boy critical after school window fall in Hong Kong
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a fall through a classroom window at Tuen Mun Government Secondary School. The incident occurred when the boy was attempting to climb through the window to enter the clas…
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Hong Kong centralizes antenatal care in public hospitals
Hong Kong is consolidating its antenatal care services by transferring them from maternal and child health centers to public hospitals. This reform aims to streamline services, offering a one-stop approach for expectant…
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Hong Kong's carer support platform overlooks many in need
Hong Kong has implemented a carer support data platform to identify and assist high-risk carers, including those caring for the elderly, disabled, or living in public housing. While the platform has flagged over 3,100 c…
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Hong Kong seeks foreign doctors to fill specialist gaps without threatening local jobs
Hong Kong's health minister, Lo Chung-mau, has proposed changes to the medical registration regime to attract more foreign-trained doctors. He stated that these changes are necessary due to a shortage of specialists in …
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Hong Kong doctor fired for unauthorized patient exam, linked to intern data breach
A resident doctor at Tuen Mun Hospital in Hong Kong has been terminated due to serious misconduct involving an unauthorized examination of a patient. This incident is connected to a previous case where a medical intern …
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Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case raise concerns over hospitalized infant
Hong Kong parents are concerned about their two-month-old baby, Danny, who was hospitalized with a fever and potential meningitis. The parents, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, are in a welfare custody case and have lim…