Hong Kong: Infant Vaccines – Don’t Follow US Changes?

Hong Kong is standing firm on its childhood immunisation schedule, directly countering recent revisions made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This divergence isn’t simply a matter of differing opinions; it highlights a growing global debate about vaccine schedules, risk assessment, and the balance between individual choice and public health imperatives. … Read more

Hong Kong: Free Hepatitis B Screenings for 300K in 2026

Hong Kong’s Hepatitis B Screening Initiative: A Blueprint for Proactive Public Health in the Genomic Age Every year, approximately 1.5 million people worldwide die from complications of viral hepatitis – a figure exceeding deaths from HIV, tuberculosis, or malaria. While often asymptomatic for decades, chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and ultimately, … Read more