According to the Guangdong Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, over 4,000 cases had already been recorded in Guangdong province by the first week of August. Hong Kong residents frequently travel north, with Guangdong being a prime destination for short trips. This means that if the infection is introduced locally, there is a very real risk of community outbreaks. Learn more about Chikungunya fever — not only to protect yourself and your family while travelling but also to ensure prompt and appropriate action.

Despite increased government efforts to raise awareness about fraud prevention, many people still fall into these traps. From a psychological perspective, we can better understand who is most likely to become a target of these scams and how they can protect themselves.

According to the Hospital Authority's statistics (as of March 2025), waiting times for stable new cases at certain specialist outpatient clinics has reached an alarming 183 weeks. Faced with such overwhelming demand, it’s natural for residents to worry: ‘When I fall ill, how can I receive the most appropriate treatment?’ How does the public hospital waiting system actually operate? Which surgeries or specialties have the longest queues? Are there ways to access treatment more quickly? Understanding how the system works—alongside potential alternatives—can help you plan suitable healthcare arrangements for yourself and your family earlier, easing concerns about future health risks.