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Government releases Primary Healthcare Blueprint (with …

WEBThe Government released the Primary Healthcare Blueprint today (December 19) to formulate the direction of development and strategies for …

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URL: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/19/P2022121900561.htm

"City Companion" Community Alliance on Promoting …

WEBThe Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) co-operated with the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, the Hong Kong …

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LCQ2: Leveraging smart healthcare to improve public healthcare …

WEBThe HA will continue to utilise information technology, digital technology and artificial intelligence infrastructure, with a view to providing members of the public with "Smart Healthcare" and enhancing operational efficiency. Following is a question by the Hon Dominic Lee and a reply by the Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia …

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CHP provides latest information on COVID-19's Variant of …

WEBThe Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (November 27) said that since it announced on November 25 two confirmed cases …

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Government proposes ten enhanced measures to support …

WEBThe Advisory Committee on Mental Health (ACMH), chaired by Mr Wong Yan-lung, SC, held an urgent meeting this evening (June 9) to explore ways to address …

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Second phase of XBB COVID-19 vaccination …

WEBThe Government today (January 12) announced that the second phase of vaccination arrangements of XBB mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will start on January 18, …

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Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme promotes …

WEBThe scheme aims at enhancing OSH awareness and fostering a culture of safety in the construction industry. This year's award scheme received an overwhelming …

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Commissioner for Primary Healthcare assumes office

WEBThe Health Bureau (HHB) announced today (November 7) that Dr Pang Fei-chau has assumed the post of Commissioner for Primary Healthcare today. In "The …

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Hospital Authority adjusts designated clinics and general …

WEBThe newly activated designated clinic is the Central Kowloon Health Centre in Kowloon City District, in which the normal general out-patient services will be suspended …

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DH's Clinical Genetic Service to be transferred to Hospital …

WEBThe Department of Health (DH) and the Hospital Authority (HA) today (November 25) announced that from July 1, 2023, the services currently provided by the …

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Quarantine and testing arrangements for persons arriving …

WEBThe Government announced on August 5 adjustments and clarifications on the quarantine and testing arrangements for persons arriving at Hong Kong from places in the Mainland …

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DH introduces human papillomavirus testing and calls on …

WEBThe Department of Health (DH) today (March 29) reminded adult women who ever had sex to receive regular cervical cancer screening to reduce the incidence …

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Government to extend coverage of Elderly Health Care Voucher …

WEBThe Health Bureau announced today (March 31) that, starting from April 17, eligible Hong Kong elderly can use the Elderly Health Care Voucher (EHCV) to pay for …

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Government's response on medical device regulation

WEBIn regard to media enquiries on the Consumer Council's recommendations on medical device regulation today (January 15), the Health Bureau (HHB) and the …

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CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) on …

WEBThe Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (December 22) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A (H5N6) on the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel. The case involves a 33-year-old female living in …

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Health Control Measures for travellers at airport, seaport and land

WEBHealth Control Measures for travellers at airport, seaport and land boundary control points . Airport. Arriving. All incoming travellers at the Hong Kong International Airport are …

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CHP investigates case of severe paediatric COVID-19 infection

WEBThe Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (April 28) investigating a case of severe paediatric COVID-19 infection and reminded the …

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LCQ13: Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

WEBOsteoporosis is a chronic metabolic disease of bone which leads to a reduction in bone density. The Department of Health (DH) mainly provides health …

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LCQ9: Biotechnology and healthcare technology

WEBA total of 31 pre-revenue / pre-profit biotechnology companies have listed in Hong Kong under the new regime so far. The Corporate Venture Fund of HKSTPC has also invested in biotechnological start-ups engaging in drug delivery, stem cell technology and cancer treatment research, etc. In terms of talent, Hong Kong has many world-class …

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LCQ18: Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme

WEBUnder the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme, the Government provides health care vouchers (HCVs) of a total value of $2,000 on January 1 each year to …

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Government launches 24-hour Mental Health Support Hotline to …

WEBThe Government launched today (December 27) the "18111 - Mental Health Support Hotline" to provide one-stop, round-the-clock support for people with mental …

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Secretary for Health meets delegation of Shanghai Municipal …

WEBThe Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, met with a delegation led by the Director General of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Professor Wen …

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