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Cyber & Technology April 6, 2026 414 stories in this edition

Hong Kong hospital uses VR tour to ease children’s fears ahead of operations

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Emily Hung
Hong Kong hospital uses VR tour to ease children’s fears ahead of operations

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Eight-year-old Aidan was terrified at the prospect of having to undergo an operation at the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in Kowloon Bay in 2024. But his fears eased once he put on a virtual reality (VR) headset. Guided by a panda character, the VR programme gave him knowledge of what to expect. It allowed him to walk down the corridor and explore the operating theatre, pick the colours of medical staff’s gowns and c...

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Eight-year-old Aidan was terrified at the prospect of having to undergo an operation at the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in Kowloon Bay in 2024. But his fears eased once he put on a virtual reality (VR) headset. Guided...

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