This article was first published on June 24, 2003. WHO gives the all-clear by Jimmy Cheung, Chow Chung-yan and Benjamin Wong Hong Kong is ready to spend $1 billion to rebuild its battered image and lure back tourists and businesses after it was officially declared free of Sars by the World Health Organization yesterday (June…
Hong Kong has recorded a surge in Mpox cases linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vaccination outreach programme for high-risk groups. The Centre for Health Protection has contacted more than 300 people who visited the venue since May for medical surveillance and urged…
Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo after recovering from the disease, the World Health Organization said on Sunday. Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has his temperature…
When Scottish doctor Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered the first antibiotic in 1928, he changed the course of history, extending global life expectancy by decades and saving millions of lives on the battlefield and beyond. But humanity’s dependence on his discovery has fuelled a modern crisis: antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. Decades of overuse and misuse of…
new video loaded: W.H.O. Chief Visits Ebola-Struck Region: ‘It’s Time to Move Fast’ transcript Back transcript W.H.O. Chief Visits Ebola-Struck Region: ‘It’s Time to Move Fast’ Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director general of the World Health Organization, told The New York Times on a flight to the Democratic Republic of Congo that swift international…
Hong Kong’s smoking rate fell to 8.5 per cent last year, missing an ambitious target of 7.8 per cent, but health authorities have hailed the success of the city’s tobacco control strategy, which led to a 30 per cent decline in overall cigarette consumption. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau told a Legislative Council meeting on…
HOUSTON – Each year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under. Medical experts say that international surveillance is essential for developing effective flu vaccines for the United States and other Northern Hemisphere nations. The…
In 2006, he founded the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) – a non-profit environmental research organisation based in Beijing. At the time, data collected by his organisation showed around 28 per cent of monitored water sources nationwide were severely polluted and rendered unusable, leaving nearly 300 million people without sufficient clean drinking water,…
In soccer, an assist is credited to the player who delivers the final pass that directly leads to a goal. It is a crucial metric that highlights a player’s ability to create opportunities and influence the game beyond scoring. The art of assisting goals has been mastered by some of the greatest players in football…
Traveling for work requires a wardrobe that balances professionalism, comfort, and versatility. In 2025, women no longer need to sacrifice style for convenience. A well-planned workwear capsule wardrobe ensures you can mix and match outfits, stay polished on the go, and minimize luggage. This guide highlights essential pieces, packing strategies, and styling tips for business…