Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand
Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Flood-affected communities advised on preventing sore eyes - DailyNews
The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a public advisory warning that eye infections, particularly sore eyes, may spread more easily in the aftermath of the recent floods due to overcrowding in temporary shelters and public spaces.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Letters | Uncovering truth of Tai Po tragedy not at odds with care for survivors
Readers discuss concerns raised about survivors’ psychological well-being, recognising migrant domestic workers’ contribution over the years, and stepping up efforts at disease prevention
· Letters
Hospital Authority reports alleged fake device certificate to Hong Kong police
Certificate submitted by subcontractor Novox not issued by mainland Chinese lab Guangdong Zhongzhenhang Metrology Testing Co Ltd as claimed
· Denise Tsang
Editorial | Mental health support essential for all of society after Tai Po fire tragedy
With time, meaningful comfort and social connections will help frontline survivors and the city as a whole recover and find a path forward
· SCMP Editorial
Funders Thought Watching Bats Wasn’t Important. Then She Helped Solve the Mystery of a Deadly Virus.
We’re investigating the cause of viruses spilling over from animals to humans — and what can be done to stop it. Read more in the series →
· Caroline Chen and Kathleen Flynn
JMO to assess if Daisy Forrest is mentally fit to stand trial - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court was informed yesterday by the prosecution that Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s grandmother Daisy Forrest will be examined today (11) by the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer to determine whether she is mentally fit to stand trial.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Antibiotics misuse costs lives - DailyNews
How many of you have ended up taking an antibiotic for a seasonal flu or cold? How many have approached your family doctor or the pharmacist near your home and asked for an antibiotic yourself? In many clinics, patients walk in expecting a quick cure. Have we not often heard praise for “one-shot doctors”?
· Gayan Abeykoon
WHO donates Rs.53Mn for rehabilitation of cyclone-damaged hospitals –Dr. Anil Jasinghe - DailyNews
Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe on Tuesday said that financial assistance of Rs.53 million has been received from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the rehabilitation of damaged hospitals resulting from the cyclone.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SLR lands exclusive Korea tour for Juniors - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) yesterday announced a major boost for youth rugby, confirming that the Korean Rugby Football Union (KRU) will fully fund a special high-performance tour for a Sri Lankan Under-15 Development Squad from December 15 to 22, 2025 — covering air travel, visas, accommodation, meals, transport and all…
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘Unusual activity detected’: US woman gives birth in Waymo self-driving taxi
The mother and child arrived safely at a San Francisco hospital, and the vehicle was taken out of service for cleaning
· Associated Press
Hong Kong police officer dies a week after falling ill following diving test
Senior inspector, 31, underwent emergency brain surgery and remained in a critical condition until his death
· Danny Mok
Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic author, dies at 55 from brain cancer
The celebrated British author wrote over 30 books, and leaves behind a legacy of humour and relatability
· Agence France-Presse
Doador com gene cancerígeno gerou 197 filhos na Europa
Em toda a Europa, pelo menos 197 crianças foram concebidas com o sêmen de um doador que é portador de uma rara mutação genética no gene TP53, mostrou uma investigação da DW e de várias outras emissoras públicas europeias.
· Birgitta Schülke, Naomi Conrad
North Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan
The Wonsan beach resort and the Pyongyang Marathon highlight plans for Chinese visitors in a post-pandemic tourism push
· Kyodo
Fur real? In Japan, rise in bear attacks spurs demand for robot wolf, AI cameras
Authorities in a prefecture have also deployed drones that mimic dogs barking and spark fireworks to scare off bears
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Yoshitha's case adjourned in Colombo High Court - DailyNews
The Attorney General informed the Colombo High Court today (10) that Daisy Forrest, grandmother of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa, is scheduled to undergo a mental fitness examination tomorrow (11) to determine her ability to appear in a murder case.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
FACT CHECK: Quote card about Duterte’s health cites fake doctor
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· rbalonzo0352
Important Notice for patients on long-term treatments - DailyNews
Dr. Waruna Gunatilleke, a specialist in physical diseases at Colombo National Hospital, emphasized the importance of continuing essential medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes amid the ongoing disaster situation.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Love your baby bump? How to get a bespoke pregnancy sculpture in Hong Kong
Samantha Waterhouse was not able to capture her own unique curves during pregnancy, so now she helps other mothers-to-be preserve theirs
· Kylie Knott
She’d make excuses to skip running club. Now she’s smashed the 6 big marathons
Sophia Leung didn’t start running until her 40s and even then she wasn’t keen. Six world major marathons later and running is her ‘medicine’
· Chloe Loung
Need meets deed - DailyNews
Our response to the damage and destruction caused by the Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ is an excellent example of our love, compassion, resilience, resourcefulness and selflessness. All over the country, Sri Lankans from all walks of life have come together to aid in relief efforts, providing food, water, shelter and medical car…
· Mavan perera
New strain of mpox virus: What you need to know
Health authorities in the United Kingdomconfirmed on December 8, 2025, that they had detected a so-called "recombinant" version of the mpox virus in a male patient.
· Matthew Ward Agius
These Health Centers Are Supposed to Make Care Affordable. One Has Sued Patients for as Little as $59 in Unpaid Bills.
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· Aliyya Swaby
Hong Kong shuts Tsing Yi hiking trails amid links to 5 local chikungunya cases
Centre for Health Protection to undertake large-scale mosquito control on the trails after hikers test positive for the disease
· Danny Mok
New mpox strain identified in England - DailyNews
A new strain of mpox, previously called monkeypox, has been detected in a person in England, say UK health officials.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Is Indonesian disaster response failing Sumatra’s flood victims?
Prabowo’s government is ‘busy bragging about its quick reaction’ while deaths mount and people suffer from lack of aid, critics say
· Resty Woro Yuniar
FACT CHECK: No reports of Marcos rushed to hospital due to medical emergency
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· rbalonzo0352
Former chief of China’s food and drug watchdog ousted from Communist Party
Bi Jingquan, who received an international award for promoting innovation, has also been removed from public office over corruption charges
· Phoebe Zhang
Health benefits of mugwort and its role in TCM and Japanese herbal medicine
Mugwort is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb with warming properties, used in East Asian traditional medicine and modern spas
· Lisa Cam
Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care
As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment
· Enoch Yiu
Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s youth must be key part of city’s mental health support
When young people are involved in designing interventions, those interventions are more culturally relevant, better used and more sustainable
· Sonal Dhanani
Smarter disaster preparedness, a national security priority - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s recent cycle of floods, landslides and weather-driven devastation has laid bare an urgent reality: the nation’s greatest threats no longer wear uniforms or cross borders with flags. Instead, they arrive as climate shocks, economic instability, public-health risks, cyber disruptions and misinformation tha…
· damith
Filipino who reported medical neglect in ICE facility to be deported from US
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· Bea Cupin
63 children among 114 dead in strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital: WHO
Reports paramedics were also targeted during rescue efforts, as WHO director general condemns attack
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong insurers move to help fire victims claim payouts on 12,000 policies
Insurance Authority confirms 12,000 policies impacted, with payouts spanning life, medical, property and accident coverage
· Enoch Yiu
Should you eat more fibre? How much you need and what foods are full of it
Fibre offers benefits from improved digestion to better heart health – but think twice before going all out on ‘fibermaxxing’
· Associated Press
PHIs seal 12,000kg of meat stock after flood and power outage damage - DailyNews
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) today sealed approximately 12,000 kilograms of meat stored at a livestock farm in the Anuradhapura District after determining that the stock was no longer safe for human consumption, the Public Health Inspectors Union announced.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Public urged to call 1926 for mental health support after disaster - DailyNews
Health authorities are urging the public to use the 1926 hotline of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) if they are experiencing psychological distress following the recent disaster.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Letters | Hong Kong hospital fee rises a necessary step towards sustainability
Readers discuss the healthcare reform aimed at directing care to those most in need, recovering from a traumatic disaster, and AI’s impact on society
· Letters
Filipino representation in American medical dramas – finally!
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· Jasmine Payo
Health after floods and landslides - DailyNews
The epidemiologists and virologists attached to the Epidemiology Unit inform the public to take certain precautions to protect their health during floods and rainy conditions.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Nation Healthcare Association holds Medical Health camp - DailyNews
The Nation Healthcare Association organised a free medical health camp in commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2025 at the Cargills Food City, Dematagoda, Colombo recently. It was held under the patronage of the Association’s President Dr. Mohamed A. Afzal.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Morison ‘Suwa Deya’ platform supports cyclone‑affected communities with medical support - DailyNews
Helping Sri Lanka rise again through purpose-driven action, Morison, a leading local pharmaceutical manufacturer, recently extended its CSR platform ‘Suwa Deya’ by offering vital medicinal support to communities affected by the recent disaster.
· Gayan Abeykoon
How Arizona Stands Between Tribes and Their Water
The Dilkon Medical Center, a sprawling, $128 million facility on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, was completed a year ago. With an emergency room, pharmacy and housing for more than 100 staff members, the new hospital was cause for celebration in a community that has to travel long distances for all but the most basic…
· Mark Olalde, Umar Farooq, and Anna V. Smith
Marekani yatia saini mkataba mpya wa afya na Rwanda na Kenya
Marekani na Rwanda zimetiliana saini mkataba wa miaka mitano wa thamani ya dola milioni 228 kwa ajili ya sekta ya afya katika taifa hilo la Afrika Mashariki. Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Marekani imesema, makubaliano haya ni ya pili kutiwa saini chini ya utawala wa Rais Donald Trump yanayohusu mbinu mpya ya misaada ya …
· Zainab Aziz
PHIs bust fake rice racket in Kandy - DailyNews
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have uncovered a racket involving the sale of flood-damaged rice unfit for human consumption, repackaged and sold as fake rice.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Exclusive | Hong Kong scaffolding net sample ignites in test despite passing safety standards
Findings from test commissioned by Post prompt calls to review standards set for nets and improvements to safety regulations
· Vivian Au
China promised zero tariffs for Africa. Why is South Africa missing out?
Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan
· Jevans Nyabiage