Probe finds faults in all 28 lifts in Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block
The report links the failures to construction and installation defects; by 10 November, seven of the 18 repaired lifts were open for use.
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HKUST develops AI tool to assess autism risk in children
A professor says the platform is a screening aid, not a diagnosis, and its accuracy cannot be generalised.
Sample of Meadows skimmed milk exceeds bacteria limit
The one-litre UHT skimmed milk cartons, best before 29 May 2027, remained in an importer’s warehouse; similar Meadows products on sale were unaffected.
Foundation offers 30 places in Hong Kong kidney cancer trial
The Li Ka Shing Foundation describes it as Asia’s first Histotripsy kidney-cancer trial, with sites at three Hong Kong hospitals.
Veterinary complaints reach five-year high in Hong Kong
The figures emerged after reports that a Ragdoll cat died following surgery allegedly performed by someone who was not a registered veterinarian.
Hong Kong doctors’ union urges easier Covid boosters for older people
A survey found that many doctors did not routinely remind patients about vaccination; the health authority says 75 vaccination points meet current demand.
Yuen Long’s Kwong Wing Cafe ordered to close immediately
The department cited an unclean food room and poorly maintained hygiene facilities; the operator had eight convictions in August.
Hong Kong proposes registration for higher-risk medical devices
The proposed system would also license traders and require them to report safety incidents and take corrective action after devices reach the market.
Private hospitals may have to explain bills more than 20% over estimates
The proposal would extend estimates from 30 pilot procedures to more than 480 specified treatments and procedures, with hospitals publishing fee statistics regularly.
Two children reported dead among 29 severe paediatric flu cases
Paediatric specialist Mike Kwan Yat-Wah says abdominal pain or persistent vomiting may signal myocarditis in a child with flu.
Mong Kok dumpling restaurant licensee faces prosecution after rat video
The department also issued four notices at nearby premises; a separate inspection at Fortress Hill found minor food-room uncleanliness.
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