A Guide to Health Check-ups in Hong Kong
Moving across the globe can put a heavy physical strain on your body without you even knowing. From the initial jet lag, unfamiliar diseases, to being exposed to a higher level of air pollution, you are especially prone to health problems when moving to a new country.
This makes getting regular health check-ups when moving to Hong Kong extremely important for keeping tabs on your health and physical condition. Luckily, our experts at Pacific Prime Hong Kong are here to guide you through the ins and outs of getting health check-ups in Hong Kong.
Where Can I Get Health Check-ups in Hong Kong?
Unlike many countries, there isn’t an official recommendation for health check-ups in Hong Kong, and the city’s public hospitals do not even provide the service.
This means that both locals and expats must seek health screening services at private-run clinics and hospitals, which are also left unregulated and unstandardized, leading to a wide variety of price ranges and packages available in the city.
What do Screening Packages Usually Involve?
Health check-up packages can vary depending on your age and gender. These are some of the tests which screening packages may include for each age group.
From 18 Years Old:
- Skin cancer (both genders)
- Obesity (both genders)
- Cardiovascular disease (both genders)
- Vision check (both genders).
- Cervical cancer (women)
- Ovarian cancer (women)
From 40 Years Old:
- Nasopharyngeal cancer (both genders)
- Type 2 diabetes (both genders)
- Increased checks for cardiovascular disease (both genders)
- Uterine cancer (women)
- Breast cancer (women)
From 50 Years Old:
- Colorectal cancers (both genders)
- Lung cancer (both genders)
From 65 Years Old:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (men)
- Visual and hearing impairment (both genders)
- Osteoporosis (women)
What Kind of Health Screening Packages are Available in Hong Kong?
Even though there is a wide variety of services available in Hong Kong, not all of them will reach the standards of Western countries, making them unsuitable for expats. Here, we will go through the top 5 medical institutions in Hong Kong that offer high-quality health assessment packages.
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Established in 1922, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in Hong Kong. Located in Happy Valley–an area popular with expats on the Hong Kong Island side, Sanatorium & Hospital is popular among Hong Kong’s expat community.
Health assessment packages:
- Health Assessment Scheme A: HKD $13,760
- Health Assessment Scheme B: HKD $8,830
St Teresa’s Hospital
Founded in 1940, St Teresa’s is a Catholic hospital that has a long history of serving expats. Located on the Kowloon side, the hospital has around 1,000 beds and offers a wide range of specialized treatments that match western standards. St Teresa’s Hospital provides four different health screening packages.
Health assessment packages:
- Women’s health check-ups: from HKD $1,780 to HKD $8,680
- Men’s health check-ups: from HKD $1,280 to HKD $7,280
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
This 55-year-old hospital has also had a long history of serving expats in Hong Kong. Today, the Hong Kong Baptist Hospital offers various specialized services, including 30 medical centers, paramedical services, a 24-hour out-patient clinic, and even a Chinese medicine clinic.
Health assessment packages:
- Women’s health check-up: from HKD $2,740 to HKD $11,530
- Men’s health check-up: from HKD $1,770 to HKD $9,760
- Standard plan: HKD $2,550
Additionally, the hospital also offers pre-pregnancy health checks, cancer screenings, as well as pre-marital checks.
Union Hospital
Located in the Eastern New Territories, the Union Hospital has been around since the 1990s. It provides high-quality healthcare that is suitable for expats, winning the Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year award and ICT Initiative of the Year award in the Healthcare Asia Awards 2018.
Health assessment packages:
- Basic/Standard/Elite: HKD $960/ HKD $1,870/HKD $5,300
- Supreme/Monarch (Women): HKD $9,900/HKD $20,840
- Supreme/Monarch (Men): HKD $9,380/HKD $20,100
Special health assessments are also provided for domestic helpers and professional drivers.
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road
Established in 1971, the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital is part of the Adventist Health global network of over 160 hospitals. Being assessed to exceed the Organization Standards of the Trent Accreditation Board from the United Kingdom, the hospital provides high-quality healthcare services that meet western standards.
Health assessment packages:
- Comprehensive health assessment plan: from HKD $4,370 to HKD $11,210
- Women’s health check-up: from HKD $3,610 to HKD $9,880
- Men’s health check-up: from HKD $7,030 to HKD $13,400
Other additional check-ups include brain health screening, pre-employment and pre-marital screenings, as well as check-ups for newborns.
Are health check-ups covered by health insurance?
Although the cost of health check-ups can be quite high in Hong Kong, in most cases, a comprehensive health insurance plan which includes outpatient benefits will also cover for a proportion, or in some cases, the total cost of getting a health check-up in Hong Kong.
With 20+ years of experience, Pacific Prime can offer you free plan comparisons to help you find the best individual health insurance, as well as family medical insurance in Hong Kong.
Contact us for professional advice from our experts and a free quote.
In his free time, Phuwit enjoys reading and playing badminton. He also loves a good cup of coffee.
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