On this programme, we speak to doctors on the latest influenza updates after the government procured approximately 1.3 million doses of vaccines for the 2026-27 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programmes.
A pharmacist then tells us about the safety hazards of buying unregistered medicine from overseas. It comes as the Department of Health recently seized approximately 100 boxes of suspected unregistered medication across multiple districts, claiming to have pain-relieving effects.
After the break, we learn about research by the Polytechnic University that examined the impact different types of fat has on a person's brain health.
And to wrap up the show, we deep-dive into a recent survey from a local group that highlights a growing trend of self-criticism among our city's youth. The data reveals that nearly 70 percent of Gen Z regularly edit and retouch their photos before sharing them on social media.
9:05am-9:20am: 2026-27 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme
Speaker:
Herbert Kwok, Council Member of the Hong Kong Medical Association and Specialist in Respiratory Medicine
9:20am-9:30am: Dangers of using unregistered medication
Speaker:
Phoebe Chan, Associate Director of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong's Drug Education Resources Centre
9:32am-9:50am: Fat's impact on brain health study
Speaker:
Anqi Qiu, Chair Professor of Neuroinformatics at the Department of Health Technology and
Informatics, and Director of the Mental Health Research Centre and Global STEM Scholar, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
9:50am-10:00am: Mental impact of Gen Z photo retouching trend
Speaker:
May Lam, President of the Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association and specialist in psychiatry