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Health · 10 Sep

Hong Kong suicide rate falls, but rate among those aged 15 or below more than triples

The city recorded 15 suicide deaths among people in this age group in 2025, including 14 boys, prompting calls for earlier support and safer reporting.

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Health · 10 Sep

Hong Kong plans plain tobacco packs, with law due in September 2026 and full implementation reported for December 2027

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Health · 9 Sep

FEHD inspects restaurant after suspected rat seen in takeaway noodles

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Health · 8 Sep

Five-year-old boy with influenza A(H1) in intensive care at Tuen Mun Hospital

The child, who has a chronic illness, is stable after developing severe pneumonia as Hong Kong records 17 severe paediatric flu cases since late June.

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Health · 8 Sep

Free eye screenings for 2,000 people planned as HKU prepares 2027 childhood-myopia trial

The programme will offer examinations to 1,000 children and screenings to 1,000 adults, while researchers compare three approaches to slowing myopia progression.

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Health · 8 Sep

Queen Mary Hospital building held back as 24 of 28 lifts have problems

Repairs are targeted for completion by the fourth quarter of 2026, with the contractors and subcontractors required to cover the full cost.

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Health · 8 Sep

FEHD prosecutes restaurant operator after diner reports suspected newborn mouse in takeaway food

Officers seized the food and found unsatisfactory hygiene conditions in parts of the restaurant, while warning that an online video could not establish when or how the suspected mouse entered the meal.

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Health · 7 Sep

Hong Kong seizes 1,600 injectable products as official says no proven WT-1 cancer vaccine exists

At least three people were reportedly arrested after inspections of institutions offering injections claimed to prevent several types of cancer.

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Health · 7 Sep

Queen Mary Hospital clinical block delayed by lift problems

Existing hospital services have not been affected, but the new block must be formally handed over and tested before clinical operations begin.

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Health · 7 Sep

Hong Kong flu vaccination programme to begin on 17 September as officials warn virus remains active

The government has bought 1.3 million doses and plans more than 100 vaccination activities across the districts within two months.

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Health · 6 Sep

Doctors urge Hong Kong to extend HPV vaccine support to boys

Medical groups say vaccinating both boys and girls could reduce HPV transmission as reports point to a rise in HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.

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Health · 6 Sep

Hong Kong expands workplace heat-warning system, but warnings do not automatically stop work

The revised system adds triggers for conditions including strong heat radiation and poor ventilation, while employers remain responsible for managing heat-related risks.

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Health · 6 Sep

Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital plans 24-hour inpatient service from December 2026

The planned service will focus on seriously ill patients who need close monitoring, supervision or combined Chinese and Western medical assessment and treatment.

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Health · 5 Sep

Hong Kong records three more severe paediatric flu cases, taking total to 16

The Centre for Health Protection said flu activity remained high and more outbreaks could occur after the academic year begins; a vaccination programme is due to start on 17 September.

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Health · 5 Sep

The Astor food-poisoning cases reach 14 as restaurant closes for cleaning

The Hong Kong restaurant has stopped selling the relevant food items while authorities investigate and test samples.