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Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Coverage of Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Water dispenser linked to legionnaires’ disease case in private Hong Kong hospital
An 89-year-old patient at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital likely contracted legionnaires’ disease from a contaminated water dispenser. Tests confirmed Legionella pneumophila levels in the hospital's cooled boiled water dispensers exceeded safety thresholds for high-risk hospital areas.
- How can Hong Kong retirees ease the pain of rising healthcare costs?
Hong Kong retiree Philip Kong highlighted the high cost of healthcare in Hong Kong after discovering that treatment for his prostate condition in Shenzhen could reduce his medical bill by nearly 90%. He was scheduled for surgery at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, which would cost HK$210,000, but a family friend suggested a cheaper alternative.