Ministry of Health and Welfare
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Hong Kong appoints ex-US FDA official to lead new medical products regulator
Hong Kong is establishing a new medical products regulatory body, which will be led by Li Zili, a former official from the US Food and Drug Administration. This new center aims to expedite the clinical use of advanced m…
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Australia urged to adopt human rights act amid AI risks
Australia urgently needs a human rights act to safeguard citizens as AI-driven decision-making becomes more prevalent, according to commentary from The Guardian. Despite public support and existing legislation in some s…
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Hong Kong's new dentist internship program sees over 60% join Department of Health
A new mandatory internship program for dental graduates in Hong Kong has led to over 60% of the first cohort joining the Department of Health. This initiative, stemming from a controversial amendment to the Dentists Reg…
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Hong Kong police arrest clinic operator for selling fake cancer vaccine
Hong Kong police have arrested a clinic operator for allegedly selling a laboratory reagent as a fake cancer vaccine. The product, marketed as a "WT1 cancer vaccine" against over 20 cancer types, was actually a German c…
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Hong Kong: No lead poisoning in children from flagged Friso infant formula
Hong Kong health authorities have confirmed that no children suffered lead poisoning after consuming a batch of Friso infant formula flagged by Macau. Of the 237 children assessed, all were found to be in good health, w…
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Hong Kong elderly suffer extreme heat distress, survey reveals
A recent survey in Hong Kong revealed that 78% of low-income elderly residents experienced heat-related distress, including physical discomfort and mental strain. The study, conducted by Greenpeace across seven district…
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Hong Kong bans "Chainsmoker Cat" anime over online smoking ad rules
A Taiwanese streaming platform, Animation Crazy, has removed the anime series "Chainsmoker Cat" for its Hong Kong audience due to violations of advertising regulations. The Hong Kong Department of Health cited the "Smok…
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Hong Kong police raid dental clinic promotion shop, arrest man for illegal practice
Hong Kong police arrested a 72-year-old man for allegedly practicing dentistry illegally at a shop promoting a mainland Chinese dental clinic. The operation, conducted with the Department of Health, targeted a location …
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Hong Kong authorities probe mainland Chinese dental clinics for illegal operations
Hong Kong authorities are investigating mainland Chinese dental clinics for potential illegal operations, following concerns raised by the Hong Kong Dental Association. These clinics have been observed setting up promot…
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Hong Kong probes civil service negligence over 15-year medical complaint delay
Hong Kong authorities are investigating potential negligence within the civil service following a 15-year delay in addressing a complaint related to a child's permanent disability. Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau stated t…
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Australia probes AI scribe use by doctors over privacy concerns
Australian health authorities are investigating the widespread adoption of AI scribes by medical professionals. The Department of Health and the Therapeutic Goods Administration are examining the implications of this te…
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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 Council President Urges Officials to Respect Lawmakers' Dissent
Hong Kong Legislative Council president Starry Lee has called on government officials to show more respect for lawmakers' dissenting opinions. She noted that public policies inherently have both advantages and disadvant…