{
  "id": 5010812,
  "title": "Medical centres denounced for fake vaccine claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/medical-centres-denounced-for-fake-vaccine-claims",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-02T03:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1868499-20260902.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Medical sector lawmaker David Lam denounced several medical centers for false vaccine claims, stating they fraudulently advertised a vaccine that promised to prevent multiple cancers without presenting clinical evidence. The Department of Health confirmed it is investigating the matter, including enforcing legal actions. The department highlighted that the Wilms tumor 1 (WT1) vaccine is not officially registered in Hong Kong, and no registration records could be found in mainland or overseas drug regulatory authorities. The WT1 vaccine's treatment claims were deemed misleading and potentially fraudulent, potentially discouraging individuals from seeking appropriate medical care. Speaking on an RTHK radio program, Lam urged authorities to remove related advertisements and conduct investigations against organizations promoting such claims. He emphasized the importance of addressing public health threats caused by such deceptive advertising. Lam criticized those offering the vaccine for exploiting people's fears and exploiting their desperate situations to lure them into taking the unnecessary jab, calling it an unethical practice that preys on patients' hopes. He reminded the public to consult medical professionals before considering any new pharmaceutical products, emphasizing the need for caution and responsible decision-making regarding healthcare.",
  "summary": "Medical sector lawmaker David Lam on Wednesday accused several medical centres of fraud for claiming to offer a vaccine that prevents multiple cancers without supporting clinical data. The Department of Health said in an earlier statement that it was following up on the matter, including carrying out enforcement actions. The department was alerted in July that HK Pacific Asia Medical Centre and…",
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        "title": "Medical centres denounced for fake vaccine claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/medical-centres-denounced-for-fake-vaccine-claims-5011377",
        "published": "2026-09-02T03:54:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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