Hong Kong raids 14 sites over alleged cancer jab
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago4 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong's Department of Health and police have stepped up an investigation into a purported “WT1” vaccine marketed as preventing multiple cancers, searching 14 premises and arresting three people by 10pm on Wednesday. Officials said more than 890 injectable products were seized, but none had yet been found with a “WT1” label.
Key Points
- Assistant Director of Health Chan Ling-fung (陳凌峯) said the joint operation had searched 14 locations and made three arrests by 10pm on September 2.
- Officers seized more than 890 injectable products covering more than 20 types, mostly vitamin or amino-acid wellness injections rather than confirmed cancer vaccines.
- Investigators also visited a suspected supplier and found invoices showing a company had supplied “WT1” reagents to a medical centre for research use.
- Chan said the product was still at the research stage, believed to have come from overseas, and was not currently suitable for human use.
- Authorities have not found injection records so far, and are tracing supplier information, physical evidence and witness statements to determine whether any product was used.
Why It Matters
The case raises immediate concerns about unregistered injectable products being promoted for medical use in Hong Kong, especially when officials say there is no approved safety data for the alleged WT1 product. The Department of Health has also flagged online promotion on mainland social platforms and said it has notified relevant mainland authorities and sought the removal of advertisements.