The Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) is a government-backed initiative designed to enhance transparency and protection in Hong Kong’s private healthcare insurance market. Here’s a breakdown of its key features,…
Hiring a domestic helper in Hong Kong? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned employer, understanding your insurance obligations is crucial. Here’s a straightforward guide to 2025’s requirements,…
Selecting the right group medical plan requires understanding how benefits, premiums, and company size intersect. Below, we break down critical factors using tables for quick comparisons, paired with actionable insights.1.…
When 58-year-old Mr. Chan was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early 2023, his world turned upside down. “I never thought it would happen to me,” he recalls. “I was healthy,…
This Sunday, participants in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon will face an unexpected challenge: cold weather. The Hong Kong Observatory predicts temperatures will drop to 10 degrees Celsius (50…
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and knowing how to respond can mean the difference between life and death. Many of us have taken CPR…
As Hong Kong residents and students return from their holiday travels, health experts are warning of a sharp spike in flu cases, with the influenza season expected to last until…
The recent tragic passing of Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Hsu Shi-yuan in Japan has sent shockwaves across Asia. Hsu, who suffered from a heart condition and epilepsy, succumbed to…
Recently, Chinese and American netizens have been clashing on Xiaohongshu. Under a post where a foreign user inquired about China's healthcare system, over 13,000 comments poured in, sparking a heated debate…
