Chronic disease prevention stories

Sep 16, 2026

Hong Kong aims to cut premature death risk from chronic diseases to 6.9% by 2030

Hong Kong authorities announced plans to reduce the risk of premature deaths from major chronic diseases to 6.9 per cent by 2030 through significant investment in primary healthcare and prevention measures.

Sep 16, 20261 source

Jul 28, 2026

Study identifies molecular mechanism linking gum disease to systemic inflammation

New research has discovered that periodontitis reprograms bone marrow neutrophils through a Chac2-driven glutathione metabolic pathway, causing them to enter a highly inflammatory N1 state that drives systemic inflammation throughout the body.

Jul 28, 20261 source

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▪The development of the new ambulatory care hospital in King's Park will occur after the relocation of Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Kai Tak.
▪Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced plans on September 16, 2026, to develop the city's first integrated ambulatory care hospital at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in King's Park.
▪The planned ambulatory care facility at the King's Park site will offer high-volume cataract surgery, radiology, and radiotherapy services to shorten patient waiting times.

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Biomarkers & bloodwork testing1 Gut health & microbiome1 Hong Kong1 Inflammation reduction & immune effects1 Public Health and Safety1 Public health policy1

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