According to the World Health Organization, Hong Kong is ranked in the top 20% most polluted cities of the world. Poor air quality has become a serious health hazard to humans and the impact on human health continues to be recognized as the invisible killer. Air pollution causes 24% of stroke deaths, 25% of heart… Read More
Are you interested in learning about the cutting edge technology in today’s healthcare system? Would like to learn from top professionals in a variety of healthcare careers? If any of that interests you, we suggest checking out the second annual HealthTech O2O Summit! Plus, Healthy Matters has an exclusive 30% discount for you. What… Read More
Here is what you should know about the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital. This is Hong Kong’s very first children hospital and its opening on the 18 December 2018 marked an important step in Hong Kong’s healthcare development. Background of the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital The decision to build the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital was made in… Read More
Looking for a morning-after pill? In Hong Kong, there are two types of emergency contraceptive pills that both require a doctor’s prescription: Ulipristal Acetate (UPA EC Pill) and Progestogen EC Pill (LNG EC Pill). What is a morning-after pill? The morning-after pill (also commonly known as Plan B) is a type of emergency contraceptive… Read More
Looking to visit Quality HealthCare in Hong Kong? Here is a trusted guide with everything you need to know. Quality HealthCare Medical Services or QHMS (卓健醫療中心 or 卓健) is one of HK’s largest medical groups. It offers high-quality treatments and care, in various medical and dental centres around Hong Kong. Overview of Quality HealthCare… Read More
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… Read More
FluMist Quadrivalent is the only type of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIC) available on the market in Hong Kong. It was once available from 2009 to 2013 but was discontinued after 2013. It was registered again in Hong Kong in April 2018. Due to the heavy burden of influenza and the high demand for flu… Read More
Everyone wants to live longer, healthier lives. The only way to achieve this is by taking a proactive attitude towards your health. Start off with our top 9 health resolutions for the New Year in 2019! New Year Resolution 1 – Schedule a Teeth Cleaning Did you know that 97.5% of adults between ages… Read More
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… Read More
Looking to visit a private hospital in Hong Kong for shorter wait lines and more personalised options? Here is a comprehensive guide to Canossa Hospital (Caritas) on Old Peak Road 嘉諾撒醫院 in Hong Kong. What is Canossa Hospital (Caritas)? If you are interested in private healthcare and live near the Mid-Levels area, you may… Read More
