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Getting the Work-Life Balance Right

Getting the Work-Life Balance Right

Healthcare & Welfare

Moving to a new place can be an incredibly exciting experience, but we understand that it can also be challenging, especially in the beginning year. While you are endeavouring to build a new home, explore new areas, and meet new people, it could be challenging for you to simultaneously adapt to a new education and healthcare system, and secure a fitting job. That is why we are here to help! We’ve created practical guidelines to help you thrive during your first year in Hong Kong.

Planning for Healthcare Needs

Planning for Healthcare Needs

Healthcare & Welfare

If you’re in the process of planning a move to Hong Kong, then you’ll need to visit a doctor at some stage, whether that’s to get some antibiotics, or a referral letter to see a specialist. From a trip to the Accident & Emergency department for a sprain or break to the management of existing health problems like asthma or diabetes, you’re sure to make a hospital trip at some point, too, be that for yourself or a member of the family.

Pharmacies and Therapeutic Services

Pharmacies and Therapeutic Services

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Expect the best, and prepare for the worst. Emergency assistance is accessible to anyone in Hong Kong, and pharmacies are practically everywhere to cover less urgent medical needs. The bottom line is, in case of an emergency, just keep calm and dial 999. The emergency hotline will send help your way in no time.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Healthcare & Welfare

If you’re looking for traditional Chinese remedies to treat illness, there are plenty of places in Hong Kong where you can try therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, and herbal remedies, plus Tui Na massage and reflexology. The first Chinese medicine hospital in Hong Kong is expected to commence service in phases starting in 2025, which will bring even more Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) options to the city.

Physical Fitness

Physical Fitness

Healthcare & Welfare

With a large proportion of the Hong Kong population working in sleek office complexes (and not having much time to work out during lunch), exercise is usually done after work or on the weekends. Join them in the quest to achieve both health and wealth!

Early Childhood Medical Service

Early Childhood Medical Service

Healthcare & Welfare

It may not be all sunshine and rainbows over here, but Hong Kong has world-class support to deal with any health problems your little ones may encounter. As it should be, the health and development of children are treated with utmost importance here. The Department of Health has dedicated seven Child Assessment Centres across the city to provide assessment and remedial services for children with developmental problems.

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

Healthcare & Welfare

Got love for a fluffy friend? We do too. Hongkongers are crazy about pets, to the point that malls and venues dedicate zones and events to pets and their owners' mutual enjoyment. That being said, there are a few things you should know when considering adopting a pet here, or bringing yours over:

Hospitals and Clinics

Hospitals and Clinics

Healthcare & Welfare

Hong Kong boasts a world-class healthcare system. Thanks to its huge concentration of clinics, hospitals and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics in every region and district, top-class medical facilities and highly skilled staff, it was ranked first in Asia in Bloomberg's 2018 Health Care Efficiency Index.

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