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The best time to trek to EBC is from April to May and September to November, when the weather is stable and visibility is high. However, at an altitude of 5,364 meters, thorough preparation is essential for a safe and successful journey. Here are 10 critical tips covering health, gear, and logistics to help you conquer this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

In March 2024, Shoebill Health's 8-person team successfully completed the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek. Day and night, we saw trekkers being airlifted due to illness or emergencies. For us, city-dwellers from Hong Kong used to immediate medical services, it was a wake-up call: medical evacuation in Nepal’s mountain regions is far from simple.

We are delighted to collaborate with the Asia Diabetes Foundation to support the Jockey Club Precision Prevention Programme for Young Onset Diabetes.

We are grateful to RTHK and St. James' Settlement for inviting Dr. Tam Yat Hung, Medical Director of Shoebill Health Care, to share expert insights on shingles (herpes zoster) on the radio program Healthpedia. Dr. Tam discussed the causes, risks, symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures for shingles. Below are the key takeaways to help you better understand shingles and how to protect yourself.

Over the past two years, Shoebill Health Care has had the privilege of collaborating with St. James’ Settlement Community Pharmacy in the “New Generation Shingles Vaccination Programme", providing professional vaccination services at their Community Pharmacies. We successfully administered over 2,000 doses of the Recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV), helping immunocompromised individuals prevent herpes zoster.

Discover how nurse clinics in Hong Kong are transforming primary healthcare from treatment to prevention. Learn about comprehensive services, chronic disease management, health education, and the role of digital healthcare in promoting community health.