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140 private doctors offering free basic healthcare to Hong Kong fire victims

2 days ago02 mins

More than 140 private doctors in Hong Kong have signed up to offer free basic healthcare for survivors of last week’s deadly blaze that tore through seven of eight blocks in a housing complex in Tai Po. The government said on Thursday that the scheme spanned doctors across 170 locations, including four private hospitals. The…

How Hong Kong’s pilot chronic disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses

Cs news6 months ago02 mins

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…