Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care

Hong Kong residents are increasingly traveling to neighboring Shenzhen for affordable and faster medical services, particularly post-partum care centers that offer comprehensive round-the-clock support for new mothers.

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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 felt completely at ease leaving her baby in their care, which allowed “mothers to truly focus on...

By Elizabeth Cheung,Emily Hung

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Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care

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