Hong Kong

Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme

Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.

Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme

Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.

Genertec Universal Medical’s earnings saved by healthcare business

Its finance business experienced weak growth due to high US dollar interest rate.

Hospital Authority appoints new chief executive of HK hospitals

Dr. Flora Tsang Hau-fang has vast experience under HK’s hospital authority.

Applications for the Health and Medical Research Fund open

The grant ceiling is about $1.2m per award, including $400,000 for training overseas.

Ping An Healthcare & Tech has strong financial position but cautious on M&As

The online healthcare provider has a cash balance of RMB4.6b with no bank borrowings.

Why GBA might not be ideal for some of HK’s grandmas and grandpas

HK retirees may be reluctant to move to the Guangdong Bay Area because of elderly home quality and wanting to stay in their communities.

HA and HKSTP work together for R&D platform

Hospital Authority (HA) shares data for scientific research in Science Park.

Yingjian Medical Group posts profit of $180.8m in FY 2023

Its revenue went down by 10.7% year-on-year to $1b in fiscal year 2023.

HK health secretary discussing collab with Mainland on transplantation

They are looking into exploring academic exchanges and organ transplant.

This startup helps hospitals treat stroke patients quickly

Hopebotics’ device transfers stroke patients’ therapy at home whilst hospitals monitor the progress remotely.

Committee for care home manpower formed

It will be chaired by Dr. Lam Ching-choi.

Manulife Hong Kong scales up China hospital network

It has expanded into more than 3,000 hospitals across mainland China.

Four ways HK hospitals can become an ‘innovation pathway’ in the GBA market

Hospital executives cite partnerships, cultural understanding, tech support, and expanded footprint as key strategies to success.

Hong Kong to be short of 60,000 aged care homes by 2032: report

Hong Kong needs to ramp up quality specialized homes for the elderly as its population is aging and getting wealthier fast.