Last updated on May 10, 2021.
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK) is a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health services, education, training and resources, advocacy and communications. It also offers research and studies to the community of Hong Kong. FPAHK plays a major role in providing Hong Kong people with primary sexual and reproductive health care. As […]
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Having trouble sleeping? Here are 5 pressure points against insomnia.
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What is colonoscopy | Patient experience in HK | Procedure | Preparation | Medical risks | Frequency of colonoscopy | Where to go | Inpatient vs. outpatient colonoscopy | Costs | Prevention of colon cancer
Learn the basics and importance of colonoscopy in Hong Kong with Dr. Ernest Li 李恒輝醫生, a private practice Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist based in Hong Kong. Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Hong Kong. It afflicts a large portion of the population and is most commonly seen in people aged 50 or above. Colon […]
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Let’s make this summer fun with your children! Try to do at least one fun activity each week of the summer with your children. If you have time for more, all the better! The idea is to find ways to connect with them. When there is connection, there is more cooperation. Below are a few […]
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COVID-19 tests in Hong Kong: We have done the research for you. Your options and costs.
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What is a morning after pill | Effectiveness | For breastfeeding women | Side effects | Where to find | Family Planning Association | Public medical providers | Private medical providers | Alternatives
Looking for a morning-after pill in Hong Kong? Here is a comprehensive guide, reviewed by Dr. Zara Chan 陳駱靈岫, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As starter, note that there are two types of emergency contraceptive pills and both require a doctor’s prescription: Ulipristal Acetate (UPA EC Pill) and Progestogen EC Pill (LNG EC Pill). What […]
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Statistics | Signs and symptoms | Self-exam | Screening | Costs | Insurance coverage
Every October, we proudly support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the years, breast cancer in Hong Kong remains the number one cancer affecting women and the number three most frequent cancer affecting both men and women, alongside colon cancer (one), lung cancer (two), prostate cancer (four), and liver cancer (five). Furthermore, in comparison to a […]
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The healthcare system in Hong Kong is unique, here’s why.
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Is abortion legal | Time limit | Abortion options | Place and cost | Insurance coverage
Terminating a pregnancy is a very personal and difficult decision. If you are considering abortion, Healthy Matters is here to guide you along the way. Here is all the information you need to know about abortions in Hong Kong including options, what to expect, costs, and where to go – reviewed by Dr. Michael Rogers, […]
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Covid-19 measures | Overview | Accreditations | Expertise | Medical packages | Examination costs | Endoscopy costs | Surgical cost | Room types | Outpatient services | Insurance coverage
Looking to visit a private hospital in Hong Kong for shorter wait lines and more personalized options? Here is your comprehensive, independent guide to Canossa Hospital (Caritas) on Old Peak Road 嘉諾撒醫院. Special COVID-19 Measures Here are the measures Canossa Hospital is taking for COVID-19. If you test positive for coronavirus, you will be sent […]
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