Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care
Soon after becoming a mother, Hong Kong resident Sarah Tam enjoyed eight hours of sleep a night and yoga sessions at a post-partum care centre in neighbouring Shenzhen, where carers looked after her newborn around the clock. Tam, a 30-year-old social worker who gave birth in mid-July, spent a month at the facility in mainland China, recovering from delivery with total peace of mind. She said she…
Hongkongers are increasingly traveling to China for medical care due to the cost-effective and high-quality services available. Sarah Tam, a 30-year-old social worker, spent a month in Shenzhen after giving birth, enjoying round-the-clock care for her newborn at a post-partum facility. She found the experience to be "great value for money" at around HK$40,000, compared to up to HK$70,000 in Hong Kong for similar services.
This trend is part of a larger movement, with Guangdong province, including capital Guangzhou, positioning itself as a regional hub for medical tourism. The influx of Hongkongers seeking lower-cost, high-quality care could alleviate pressure on Hong Kong's public healthcare system and raise medical standards in mainland China.
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