Hongkongers urged to get flu shots as city braces for winter virus wave
Centre for Health Protection’s appeal coincides with infectious disease expert’s concerns over low vaccination rates in the community
· Ng Kang-chung
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Can you achieve happiness? That depends on your philosophy
From the Ancient Greeks and Buddhists to Christian thinkers and positive psychologists, happiness has taken many forms
· Richard James Havis
Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as option
But those who do seek treatment at clinics find it difficult to secure an appointment, with multiple calls and long waits
· Susan Su
Temperature in Hong Kong falls to 11.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest this winter
Minor flooding expected in coastal areas as Observatory warns that sea levels during high tide on Saturday night will be half a metre higher than usual
· Jeffie Lam
Editorial | As Hong Kong’s public hospital fees rise, balance must be the watchword
Accessibility and affordability should be prioritised, especially given the city’s ageing population increasingly prone to chronic illnesses
· SCMP Editorial
China’s biopharma sector ‘in prime position to challenge US leadership’
American commission issues stark warning, as analytics firm Clarivate reports that Chinese innovative drug development has entered new phase
· Victoria Bela
Therapeutic value of Buddhism - DailyNews
Health is a vital aspect of our lives, and the desire for a life free from sickness and suffering is a universal human aspiration. In today’s world, the prevalence of diseases is a harsh reality that many face, impacting everyone regardless of their circumstances. While some illnesses are chronic and incurable, othe…
· damith
43 measures for Hong Kong’s CLP to improve power supply after series of failures
Government releases report analysing power supply interruptions and voltage dips between 2021 and mid-2024
· Edith Lin
Explainer | Hong Kong’s John Lee has sciatica. Here’s what you need to know about the condition
Post talks to orthopaedic specialists to find out more about common ailment that can cause excruciating pain
· Fiona Chow
Ukraine war medics struggle to maintain mental stability
Ukrainian paramedic Roma Zukh learned a hard lesson during the Russian invasion: Don't get too close to colleagues, as they could be killed at any moment. Since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, the former truck driver has seen many friends die, and doesn't want to watch others suffer the same fate.
Yuen Cheung-yan, veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer, dies at 69
Yuen Cheung-yan died on New Year’s Day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, actor and film director Lee Lik-chi says
· Willa Wu
Malaysia’s new year revelry sees less waste as tougher littering laws kick in
Some 42 litterbugs caught in a nationwide operation face fines and community service amid stringent enforcement of waste laws
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Bolsonaro deixa hospital e volta à prisão na PF
O ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro recebeu alta e deixou o Hospital DF Star no fim da tarde desta quinta-feira (01/01).
· Deutsche Welle
Minister highlights major health sector progresses in 2025 - DailyNews
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government has always believed in public service and that the country has been able to make many achievements due to the involvement and dedication of public servants.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Bolsonaro’s house arrest bid fails, as Brazil court rejects health claims
Brazil’s Supreme Court rejected the former president’s request, citing no health decline, so the ex-leader remains in prison
· Agence France-Presse
Iran executions hit 35-year high with 1,500 killed in 2025: rights group
Drug offenses fuel ‘unprecedented’ surge as Tehran uses capital punishment to ‘create fear’, says rights activist
· Agence France-Presse
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua was released from a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, following a fatal car crash earlier this week that killed two of his friends.
· Louis Oelofse
85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition
Health Bureau says 67 of 79 victims injured in Tai Po fire have recovered or been discharged, while 12 are in a stable condition
· William Yiu
Is lateness a disorder or plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ sparks debate
Time blindness has been linked to ADHD or autism – but at what point does being perpetually late simply become inexcusable?
· Associated Press
Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?
New rules include ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in queue of two or more people
· Fiona Chow
Higher fees at Hong Kong hospitals spark confusion, calls to expand clinics
Some patients caught off guard by changes and complain about higher charges, even as authorities report smooth roll-out
· Leopold Chen
Professor arrested in Hong Kong over drug possession as wife found dead in flat
Police received call from Filipino woman’s husband at 4.13pm on Wednesday after she passed out in their Tuen Mun flat
· William Yiu
Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after surviving fatal car crash
Anthony Joshua is ‘clinically fit’ to be allowed to go home following death of two close friends in Nigeria
· Agence France-Presse
Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details
Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years
· Elizabeth Cheung
The Price of Remission: This Cancer Drug Saves Lives — but Costs a Fortune. I Wanted to Know Why.
The pain jolted me awake. It was barely dawn, a misty February morning in 2023. My side felt as if I’d been stabbed.
· David Armstrong
Thilakma City partners LRH to launch paediatric eye care donation initiative ‘Thilakma Smiles’ - DailyNews
Childhood cataract is one of the few causes of blindness that can be cured. Yet, for many children in Sri Lanka, the chance to see the world clearly is lost simply because help does not reach them in time. Recognising the urgency of early intervention and the profound impact sight has on a child’s development, Thila…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Remand prisoner shot in Kalutara hospital ward by unidentified gunman - DailyNews
Kalutara South Police reported that an unidentified gunman shot and injured a remand prisoner yesterday (31) morning at approximately 6:05 am inside Ward 14 of the Nagoda Teaching Hospital in Kalutara.
· Gayan Abeykoon
9 patients spared higher fees as new hospital charges take effect in Hong Kong
Hospital Authority chief executive Libby Lee says implementation of the new A&E charges has been smooth
· Emily Hung
7 inspiring stories from 2025, from weight loss to changing lives
Here are 7 stories from the past year with inspiring messages about courage, not giving up and people who turned their lives around
· Kylie Knott
How China cracked US ‘super code’, health benefits of lard: 7 science highlights
From China building world’s largest smart transformer to health benefits of lard, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
· SCMP
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn in an induced coma with meningitis - DailyNews
Former Australian Test and limited overs batsman Damien Martyn is in hospital in Brisbane in an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies aged 35
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday at the age of 35, just weeks after announcing her terminal cancer diagnosis.
· Rana Taha
Hong Kong callisthenics athlete on the sport’s benefits for body and mind
Yau Ka-wing went from ‘nerd’ to ripped Hong Kong representative at contests in Asia and Europe. He shares why callisthenics is so accessible
· Chloe Loung
In India, New Delhi’s smog crisis exposes the high price of clean air
The winter smog has widened the affordability gap among residents, with many lower-income families lacking the means to buy an air purifier
· Junaid Kathju
Prison inmate shot while under treatment at Nagoda Teaching Hospital - DailyNews
A prison inmate receiving medical treatment at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital was injured in a shooting incident early this morning (31), hospital authorities confirmed.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees
As revamped public healthcare charges kick in on January 1, we take a look at how patients’ wallets will be affected by the new fees
· Lo Hoi-ying
Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom
From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks
· Emily Hung
Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and JFK’s granddaughter, dead at 35
Schlossberg, who wrote about her battle with cancer, was critical of her relative Robert F Kennedy Jnr, the US health secretary
· Agence France-Presse
Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority proposed - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved further action to establish the Sri Lanka Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority, in line with a draft concept framework presented by the Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister, Cabinet Spokesman, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Fellowship backs UM student’s cancer drug-delivery research - DailyNews
The PhRMA Foundation has awarded University of Mississippi graduate student Kenneth Hulugalla its Predoctoral Fellowship in Drug Delivery, which will support his research to develop new ways to get cancer-fighting medications to tumors.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Colombo Municipal Council Budget is a people-centred Budget- Minister - DailyNews
Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said the Colombo Municipal Council Budget is a people-centred Budget and that its approval is the most important step that can be taken in the interest of the people of Colombo.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following assault by Chairman - DailyNews
The Secretary of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Iddagoda Hewage Nelu Nishanthi, was admitted to the Wettewa Hospital yesterday (30) for treatment following an alleged assault by the Council’s Chairman Kasun Munasinghe. The Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha is controlled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
· Gayan Abeykoon
CRAS holds graduation ceremony - DailyNews
The College of Royal Aesthetic of Sri Lanka (CRAS) hosted its CRAS Conferment Ceremony recently, at the Medical Faculty Auditorium of the Colombo University, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of aesthetic medicine and cosmetology education in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
What are the health risks of firecrackers beyond burns?
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· dfernandez0358
300,000 Hongkongers to be offered free hepatitis B screenings in early 2026
Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030
· Leopold Chen
Asia’s year of costly climate disasters spurs calls for ‘decisive action’
With Asia accounting for four of the world’s six costliest weather disasters in 2025, experts urge investment in climate resilience
· Biman Mukherji
Hong Kong policeman jailed for posing as trainer to claim sick leave in 2019
Court rejects Jeffrey Tam Shun-wai’s denials and rules he had lied to his doctor to avoid frontline police work during the 2019 social unrest
· Fiona Chow
Cyclone Ditwah inflicts Rs. 21 bn loss on Sri Lanka’s health sector - DailyNews
Cyclone Ditwah has caused significant damage to Sri Lanka’s health sector, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs. 21 billion, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Rise of Peranakan Chinese networks, Malaysian ex-PM jailed: 7 Asia highlights
From Indonesia fuming over flag stunt to Duterte’s drug war verdict upheld, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP