Hong Kong Guide: Health

One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.

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  Health care in Hong Kong

  Staying healthy

  Healthcare in Hong Kong is excellent by international standards. Life expectancy is high, infant mortality is low and facilities are world-class. Doctor and dentists, in both public and private practice, are usually trained to a very high standard.

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  Hospitals in Hong Kong

  Public and private

  There are 56 hospitals in Hong Kong, all with A&E units and general practice. Of these, 12 are private hospitals, the remaining 44 are public hospitals.

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  Doctors, dentists and pharmacies

  As well as traditional medicine

  Private doctors have their own consulting clinics, but use hospital facilities for surgeries and other treatments. While most of the doctors are local Chinese, almost all of them have overseas qualifications.

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  Private health Insurance in Hong Kong

  Choosing a plan

  Hong Kong is the second most expensive country in the world for private healthcare. On average, an individual insurance plan costs 50,354 HKD. Expats can access the subsidised public healthcare system, but most opt to use private facilities as they offer more personalised care and shorter waiting times.

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