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Traders send important message amidst alleged chemical ripening of fruits

The Queen Mother of orange sellers at the Bohye International Market, Regina Aku Addo, has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to intensify efforts to stop the use of unapproved chemicals to artificially ripen fruits sold to consumers. Her comments come amid growing concerns over the safety of fruits such as bananas and […]

Traders send important message amidst alleged chemical ripening of fruits

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'Link workers' help fight elderly loneliness

One of Ben Wong's clients is an elderly man who shunned others after his dog died. "At his home, there were only some instant noodles and alcohol," Wong spoke about his client's sense of isolation.

  • Link workers help elderly combat loneliness through social prescribing.
  • Volunteer link workers like Ben Wong assist lonely seniors with social activities.
  • Hong Kong's loneliness rate exceeds global average, with 520,000 self-isolating.

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