Three arrested over unregistered ‘anti-cancer vaccine’ injections
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s Department of Health said its joint enforcement operation with police into claims of a vaccine that could prevent multiple cancers has so far led to the seizure of more than 1,400 unregistered injectable products and the arrest of three people. The department’s director, Lo Chung-mau? No supported source names him; the official quoted was Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin (林文健), who said prosecutors may be considered after discussions with the Department of Justice.
Key Points
- Director of Health Lam Man-kin (林文健) said the Department of Health and police had already seized more than 1,400 unregistered injections in the case.
- Three people have been arrested, and authorities will consider whether to bring prosecutions after consulting the Department of Justice.
- Lam said the current investigation suggests the promotion may have breached the Undesirable Medical Advertisements Ordinance, beyond warnings already issued.
- If healthcare workers are found to be involved, the government will refer relevant information to bodies including the Medical Council for follow-up.
- Complaint videos received by authorities appeared to show some people undergoing procedures at the organisation may have come from mainland China, though the probe continues.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns that misleading medical claims could cause people to delay proper diagnosis and treatment, which Lam said should never happen in patient care. It also points to a cross-border enforcement challenge, with the government seeking closer cooperation with mainland authorities to curb the spread of misleading medical information.