Category Archive For "Health"
Wuhan pneumonia pressure on Hong Kong’s healthcare sector
According to our previous article on the subject of a mysterious SARS related outbreak in Wuhan at the beginning of 2020, we looked back at the epidemic that took Hong Kong by storm in 2002 and reviewed the best ways to protect against SARS infection. In today’s article by Pacific Prime Hong Kong, we will …
Government proposes new path for maternity leave bill
In a rather surprising move, Hong Kong’s labor administer has asked the Legislative Council of Hong Kong to bypass its standard procedures and pass a bill that would add four weeks to maternity leave, making it 14 weeks instead of 10 weeks and avoiding a backlog of bills due to political maneuvering. In this Pacific …
All you need to know about the fear of SARS returning in Hong Kong
SARs, also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome or atypical pneumonia, plagued Asia Pacific countries back in 2002-2004. Today, early signs of SARS returning are starting to show, and you need to be ready. In this article by Pacific Prime Hong Kong, we’ll take you through the disturbing new cases of pneumonia in China, how …
5 strategies to address embarrassing problems with your doctor
Sitting down with a person that you’ve just known for a few minutes to share your innermost secrets and discuss your quirky symptoms can be an awkward and stressful experience. Embarrassing health woes can be anything ranging from sexual dysfunction, sexually-transmitted infections and diseases, urinary incontinence, to hair loss and body odor. However, as embarrassing …
Why it’s time for men to talk about mental health
Mental health has always been an under-discussed issue in Asia. In Hong Kong, a city where its citizens face an immense amount of work-place stress, family pressure, and financial stress, mental health problems are widespread. For various reasons, Hong Kong men are more prone to developing mental health problems than women. In this article by …
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