The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has launched a clinical trial for a gene-related therapy aimed at treating chronic hepatitis B infection, giving patients hope for a cure in the future. Professor Yuen Man-fung, chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at HKU’s medical faculty, said on Thursday that existing medication for hepatitis B…
An ongoing pilot scheme for chronic disease screening could help save HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) in medical expenses if 200,000 people join, Hong Kong authorities have said, with hepatitis B set to be included later. The Health Bureau said on Tuesday that the project would turn into a co-care “platform” and cover more diseases after…
Customers of a Hong Kong medical group suspected of abruptly ceasing operations discovered its Tsim Sha Tsui clinic was closed on Friday, with some clients having spent more than HK$10,000 (US$1,290) on getting vaccines for their children. A Post reporter visited the Alliance Medical Group clinic, which is located in a commercial building on Ashley…
Hong Kong health authorities have apologised for mistakenly giving pneumococcal vaccines to two children at a health centre instead of hepatitis B jabs. The errors were detected during a regular check when personnel at the Tin Shui Wai Maternal and Child Health Centre reviewed vaccination records after service hours on Monday, a spokesman for the…
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