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2009

Subject Date
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 31-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 30-Dec-2009
Health Care Vouchers valid until 2011 30-Dec-2009
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 29-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 29-Dec-2009
CHP investigating norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks in elderly homes 28-Dec-2009
Health measures during cold weather 28-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 28-Dec-2009
Private doctors provide human swine influenza vaccination 28-Dec-2009
CHP investigating norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak 24-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 24-Dec-2009
CHP investigating case of influenza A (H9N2) infection 23-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 23-Dec-2009
List of doctors provided subsidised human swine influenza vaccines uploaded 23-Dec-2009
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case 22-Dec-2009
Department of Health investigating vaccination claims by a private doctor 22-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 22-Dec-2009
Human Swine Influenza Vaccination Programme launched 21-Dec-2009
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccination 21-Dec-2009
Statistics on vaccinations to be released 18-Dec-2009
Three more Norwegian-like mutations of human swine influenza virus detected 18-Dec-2009
Public urged not to consume unregistered product for managing sexual dysfunction 18-Dec-2009
CE takes lead in receiving Human Swine Influenza vaccination 17-Dec-2009
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at school 17-Dec-2009
CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak 17-Dec-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 17-Dec-2009
Arriving passengers need not fill in health declaration forms 17-Dec-2009
Man arrested for selling slimming product with undeclared drugs on the Internet 16-Dec-2009
DH's response regarding US swine flu vaccine recall 16-Dec-2009
Health measures during cold weather 15-Dec-2009
CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak 14-Dec-2009
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 14-Dec-2009
An imported case of leptospirosis under investigation 11-Dec-2009
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at school 11-Dec-2009
CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak 11-Dec-2009
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 11-Dec-2009
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 10-Dec-2009
Appointment booking invited for Human Swine Influenza inoculation for young children 10-Dec-2009
Public urged not to consume unregistered product for sexual dysfunction 9-Dec-2009
Outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 7-Dec-2009
Online newsletter on drug safety news available now 5-Dec-2009
Parainfluenza outbreak in school under close watch 4-Dec-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 4-Dec-2009
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case 3-Dec-2009
CHP closely monitoring human swine influenza activity 3-Dec-2009
Fatal case of human swine influenza 2-Dec-2009
Importance of hand hygiene underlined 1-Dec-2009
HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter of 2009 1-Dec-2009
CHP investigating two norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks 30-Nov-2009
Red Ribbon Centre Open Days 28-Nov-2009
CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak 27-Nov-2009
Western Pacific regional meeting on herbal medicines held in Hong Kong 26-Nov-2009
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 25-Nov-2009
Warning about slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 24-Nov-2009
Monitoring of human swine influenza virus in connection with a recent Norway report 23-Nov-2009
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 23-Nov-2009
Outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 23-Nov-2009
Health measures during cold weather 20-Nov-2009
Observe personal hygiene both within and outside Hong Kong 19-Nov-2009
Woman arrested for selling slimming product with undeclared drugs on Internet 19-Nov-2009
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at elderly home 19-Nov-2009
Field correction of automated external defibrillators 18-Nov-2009
CHP keeps close watch on Ukraine outbreak situation 17-Nov-2009
Public urged not to take slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 16-Nov-2009
Warning against contamination in registered Cerezyme and Thyrogen products 16-Nov-2009
Health measures during cold weather 16-Nov-2009
DH well prepared for East Asian Games 15-Nov-2009
Warning about slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 13-Nov-2009
Tripartite cooperation in focus 13-Nov-2009
Warning about slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 12-Nov-2009
Public urged not to take drug product with undeclared Western drug ingredients 12-Nov-2009
CHP investigating a Legionnaires' Disease case 11-Nov-2009
Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao tripartite meeting on infectious diseases 10-Nov-2009
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine with exceeding heavy metal limit 9-Nov-2009
CHP investigating a Legionnaires' Disease case 7-Nov-2009
Public reminded to guard against meningococcal infection 7-Nov-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 6-Nov-2009
International medical device meeting opens in Hong Kong 6-Nov-2009
Supply of swine flu vaccine secured 5-Nov-2009
Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza virus detected 5-Nov-2009
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared drug ingredients 4-Nov-2009
CHP investigating a case of influenza A (H9) infection 3-Nov-2009
CHP investigating a Legionnaires' Disease case 3-Nov-2009
Necrotizing fasciitis case under investigation 2-Nov-2009
Public urged to seek medical advice on stopping Neovidan medication 29-Oct-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 29-Oct-2009
CHP continues investigations into suspected food poisoning case 28-Oct-2009
CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak 28-Oct-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 28-Oct-2009
No tobacco advertising at newspaper hawker stalls from November 1 28-Oct-2009
Five suspected food poisoning cases investigated 27-Oct-2009
Detection of human swine influenza virus resistant to Tamiflu 22-Oct-2009
HSI Telephone enquiry service during weekends to be adjusted 22-Oct-2009
Vaccination subsidy schemes launched 19-Oct-2009
CHP investigating a Legionnaires' Disease case 19-Oct-2009
CHP investigating a Legionnaires' Disease case 15-Oct-2009
CHP investigating a Legionnaires' Disease case 14-Oct-2009
Special school advised to suspend classes 13-Oct-2009
Warning about slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 13-Oct-2009
Necrotizing fasciitis case under investigation 12-Oct-2009
Subsidised vaccination for young children and elderly 12-Oct-2009
Special school advised to suspend classes 11-Oct-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 9-Oct-2009
CHP investigates an imported case of food poisoning 7-Oct-2009
Kindergarten advised to suspend classes 5-Oct-2009
Special school advised to extend class suspension 2-Oct-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 2-Oct-2009
Public urged not to take slimming product with undeclared western medicines 2-Oct-2009
Primary school advised to suspend classes 30-Sep-2009
Primary school advised to suspend classes 29-Sep-2009
Fatal case of human swine influenza recorded 28-Sep-2009
Recall of pharmaceutical products with manganese level in excess 28-Sep-2009
Two special schools are advised to suspend classes 28-Sep-2009
A case of suspected food poisoning under investigation 27-Sep-2009
470 new cases of human swine influenza 27-Sep-2009
773 new cases of human swine influenza 26-Sep-2009
Special school advised to suspend classes 26-Sep-2009
New surveillance indicators for human swine influenza introduced 25-Sep-2009
Primary school advised to suspend classes 25-Sep-2009
624 new cases of human swine influenza 25-Sep-2009
Three schools are advised to suspend classes 24-Sep-2009
783 new cases of human swine influenza 24-Sep-2009
677 new cases of human swine influenza 23-Sep-2009
Two schools are advised to suspend classes 23-Sep-2009
Twelve schools are advised to suspend classes 22-Sep-2009
721 new cases of human swine influenza 22-Sep-2009
Eleven schools are advised to suspend classes 21-Sep-2009
446 new cases of human swine influenza 21-Sep-2009
492 new cases of human swine influenza 20-Sep-2009
717 new cases of human swine influenzan 19-Sep-2009
Wholesaler recalls three types of drug 18-Sep-2009
Fatal necrotizing fasciitis case under investigation 18-Sep-2009
702 new cases of human swine influenza 18-Sep-2009
Three linked clusters of suspected food poisoning under investigation 17-Sep-2009
776 new cases of human swine influenza 17-Sep-2009
Primary school advised to suspend classes 16-Sep-2009
683 new cases of human swine influenza 16-Sep-2009
589 new cases of human swine influenza 15-Sep-2009
Methadone Clinics Open 15-Sep-2009
All clinics resume normal service 15-Sep-2009
Three schools advised to suspend classes 14-Sep-2009
Smooth implementation of catch-up pneumococcal vaccination to children 14-Sep-2009
Public reminded to be vigilant against E. coli O157:H7 14-Sep-2009
580 new cases of human swine influenza 14-Sep-2009
Methadone Clinics open 14-Sep-2009
529 new cases of human swine influenza 13-Sep-2009
AMS implements new measures to improve vaccination service 13-Sep-2009
625 new cases of human swine influenza 12-Sep-2009
Recall of a Chinese medicine product with exceeding microbial limit 11-Sep-2009
AMS implements new measures to improve vaccination service 11-Sep-2009
493 new cases of human swine influenza 11-Sep-2009
Importer recalls peritoneal dialysis solution 10-Sep-2009
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicines with exceeding heavy metals limit 10-Sep-2009
Secondary school advised to suspend classes 10-Sep-2009
514 new cases of human swine influenza 10-Sep-2009
Smoker convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 9-Sep-2009
490 new cases of human swine influenza 9-Sep-2009
Detection of human swine influenza virus resistant to Tamiflu 9-Sep-2009
Two schools are advised to suspend classes 9-Sep-2009
Heartbeat regulating products with low-voltage problem 8-Sep-2009
Four schools are advised to suspend classes 8-Sep-2009
504 new cases of human swine influenza 8-Sep-2009
DH investigates dispensing incident involving syrup panadol 7-Sep-2009
286 new cases of human swine influenza 7-Sep-2009
Free catch-up pneumococcal vaccination to children 6-Sep-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 6-Sep-2009
384 new cases of human swine influenza 6-Sep-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 5-Sep-2009
375 new cases of human swine influenza 5-Sep-2009
2010 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination 4-Sep-2009
Recall of Chinese medicine product with exceeding microbial limit 4-Sep-2009
Primary school advised to suspend classes 4-Sep-2009
370 new cases of human swine influenza 4-Sep-2009
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 3-Sep-2009
492 new cases of human swine influenza 3-Sep-2009
Recall of pharmaceutical product in unapproved packages 2-Sep-2009
321 new cases of human swine influenza 2-Sep-2009
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine included in Childhood Immunisation Programme 1-Sep-2009
Extension of smoking ban promotes a smoke-free environment 1-Sep-2009
Two schools are advised to suspend classes 1-Sep-2009
328 new cases of human swine influenza 1-Sep-2009
Results of Registration Examination for Pharmacists announced 31-Aug-2009
A primary school and a secondary school are advised to suspend classes 31-Aug-2009
229 new cases of human swine influenza 31-Aug-2009
CHP is investigating human swine influenza outbreaks in two schools 31-Aug-2009
331 new cases of human swine influenza 30-Aug-2009
398 new cases of human swine influenza 29-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 29-Aug-2009
Service of Shau Kei Wan Elderly Health Centre resumes normal 28-Aug-2009
381 new cases of human swine influenza 28-Aug-2009
Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 28-Aug-2009
379 new cases of human swine influenza 27-Aug-2009
CHP is investigating an influenza A outbreak in an elderly home 27-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 27-Aug-2009
Fixed penalty for smoking offence comes into effect in September 26-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 26-Aug-2009
A secondary school is advised to suspend class 26-Aug-2009
Influenza outbreak in an elderly home under close watch 26-Aug-2009
CHP is investigating a human swine influenza outbreak in a residential care home for the disabled 26-Aug-2009
333 new cases of human swine influenza 26-Aug-2009
Public warned about unsafe cosmetic creams 25-Aug-2009
A kindergarten cum child care centre is advised to suspend class 25-Aug-2009
406 new cases of human swine influenza 25-Aug-2009
245 new cases of human swine influenza 24-Aug-2009
CHP investigating two cases of Legionnaires' Disease 24-Aug-2009
271 new cases of human swine influenza 23-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 23-Aug-2009
DH committed to promoting healthy eating 22-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 22-Aug-2009
299 new cases of human swine influenza 22-Aug-2009
326 new cases of human swine influenza 21-Aug-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 21-Aug-2009
Human swine influenza outbreak in a kindergarten under close watch 20-Aug-2009
304 new cases of human swine influenza 20-Aug-2009
Cancellation of Tender for Human Swine Influenza Vaccine 20-Aug-2009
Human swine influenza outbreak in a residential child care centre under close watch 19-Aug-2009
345 new cases of human swine influenza 19-Aug-2009
247 new cases of human swine influenza 18-Aug-2009
A special school and a child care centre are advised to suspend classes 18-Aug-2009
CHP investigating two cases of Legionnaires' Disease 17-Aug-2009
243 new cases of human swine influenza 17-Aug-2009
246 new cases of human swine influenza 16-Aug-2009
185 new cases of human swine influenza 15-Aug-2009
CHP investigating two cases of Legionnaires' Disease 14-Aug-2009
Fatal case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 14-Aug-2009
224 new cases of human swine influenza 14-Aug-2009
207 new cases of human swine influenza 13-Aug-2009
CHP is investigating a suspected food poisoning outbreak 12-Aug-2009
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 12-Aug-2009
219 new cases of human swine influenza 12-Aug-2009
182 new cases of human swine influenza 11-Aug-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 11-Aug-2009
Two cases of suspected food poisoning 10-Aug-2009
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 10-Aug-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 10-Aug-2009
191 new cases of human swine influenza 10-Aug-2009
212 new cases of human swine influenza 9-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 8-Aug-2009
199 new cases of human swine influenza 8-Aug-2009
CHP investigating an acute gastroenteritis outbreak 8-Aug-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 7-Aug-2009
234 new cases of human swine influenza 7-Aug-2009
225 new cases of human swine influenza 6-Aug-2009
Four linked clusters of suspected food poisoning 6-Aug-2009
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 5-Aug-2009
Report under paediatric surveillance programme 5-Aug-2009
245 new cases of human swine influenza 5-Aug-2009
232 new cases of human swine influenza 4-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 3-Aug-2009
Close watch on outbreak of respiratory tract infection 3-Aug-2009
206 new cases of human swine influenza 3-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 2-Aug-2009
162 new cases of human swine influenza 2-Aug-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heatstroke and sunburn 1-Aug-2009
231 new cases of human swine influenza 1-Aug-2009
Commitment to protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding 1-Aug-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend summer classes 31-Jul-2009
214 new cases of human swine influenza 31-Jul-2009
A case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae under investigation 30-Jul-2009
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine to be introduced in Hong Kong's Childhood Immunisation Programme starting September 1, 2009 30-Jul-2009
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 30-Jul-2009
189 new cases of human swine influenza 30-Jul-2009
Parainfluenza outbreak in child care centre under close watch 29-Jul-2009
A case of suspected food poisoning under investigation 29-Jul-2009
CHP is monitoring the variant of seasonal H3N2 virus 29-Jul-2009
189 new cases of human swine influenza 29-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 29-Jul-2009
226 new cases of human swine influenza 28-Jul-2009
Fatal case of human swine influenza recorded 27-Jul-2009
Outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 27-Jul-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend summer class 27-Jul-2009
153 new cases of human swine influenza 27-Jul-2009
190 new cases of human swine influenza 26-Jul-2009
160 new cases of human swine influenza 25-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 24-Jul-2009
145 new cases of human swine influenza 24-Jul-2009
Public urged not to consume a proprietary Chinese medicine adulterated with undeclared western medicine 23-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 23-Jul-2009
116 new cases of human swine influenza 23-Jul-2009
Books on health maintenance on sale 22-Jul-2009
127 new cases of human swine influenza 22-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 21-Jul-2009
Seventy-eight new cases of human swine influenza 21-Jul-2009
Seventy-six new cases of human swine influenza 20-Jul-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 20-Jul-2009
Sixty-six new cases of human swine influenza 19-Jul-2009
108 new cases of human swine influenza 18-Jul-2009
Eighty-eight new cases of human swine influenza 17-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 17-Jul-2009
Smoker sentenced for assaulting two Tobacco Control Inspectors 16-Jul-2009
Eighty-five new cases of human swine influenza 16-Jul-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 16-Jul-2009
Confirmed human swine influenza case in a residential workshop for the disabled 15-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 15-Jul-2009
Seventy-eight new cases of human swine influenza 15-Jul-2009
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared medicine 14-Jul-2009
Fatal case of community-associated MRSA 14-Jul-2009
Sixty-two new cases of human swine influenza 14-Jul-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 14-Jul-2009
Sixty-two new cases of human swine influenza 13-Jul-2009
Twenty-nine new cases of human swine influenza 12-Jul-2009
Fifty-eight new cases of human swine influenza 11-Jul-2009
Sixty-six new cases of human swine influenza 10-Jul-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 10-Jul-2009
Fifty-seven new cases of human swine influenza 9-Jul-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 9-Jul-2009
Public urged not to consume capsules for treating sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug 8-Jul-2009
Forty-one new cases of human swine influenza 8-Jul-2009
Travellers urged to take precautions against typhoid fever 7-Jul-2009
Two linked clusters of suspected food poisoning 7-Jul-2009
People urged not to use slimming product with undeclared drug ingredient 7-Jul-2009
Forty-one new cases of human swine influenza 7-Jul-2009
Public urged not to consume a proprietary Chinese medicine adulterated with undeclared western medicine 6-Jul-2009
Case of human myiasis under investigation 6-Jul-2009
Twenty new cases of human swine influenza 6-Jul-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 6-Jul-2009
Twenty-six new cases of human swine influenza 5-Jul-2009
Twenty-six new cases of human swine influenza 4-Jul-2009
Forty-four new cases of human swine influenza 3-Jul-2009
Detection of human swine influenza virus resistant to Tamiflu 3-Jul-2009
Man sentenced for intimidation of Tobacco Control Inspector 3-Jul-2009
Twenty-nine new cases of human swine influenza 2-Jul-2009
Forty-three new cases of human swine influenza 1-Jul-2009
Radioactive substances recovered 30-Jun-2009
Fifty-nine new cases of human swine influenza 30-Jun-2009
Director of Health introduces mitigation strategy to Shenzhen authority 29-Jun-2009
Public enjoy smoke-free environment with extension of smoking ban to six types of listed establishments 29-Jun-2009
CHP investigating three cases of Legionnaires' Disease 29-Jun-2009
Thirty-one new cases of human swine influenza 29-Jun-2009
DH advises four secondary schools to start summer break 28-Jun-2009
Sixty-six new cases of human swine influenza 28-Jun-2009
Control measures at HSI mitigation phase adjusted 27-Jun-2009
DH advises a secondary school to start summer break 27-Jun-2009
Thirty-three new cases of human swine influenza 27-Jun-2009
DH advises two secondary schools to suspend classes 26-Jun-2009
Ninety new cases of human swine influenza 26-Jun-2009
DH frontline services resume normal next Monday 26-Jun-2009
DH advises three secondary schools to suspend classes 25-Jun-2009
Radioactive substances go missing 25-Jun-2009
Sixty-two new cases of human swine influenza 25-Jun-2009
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 24-Jun-2009
DH advises five secondary schools to suspend classes 24-Jun-2009
Thirty-six new cases of human swine influenza 24-Jun-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 24-Jun-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend classes 23-Jun-2009
Sixty new cases of human swine influenza 23-Jun-2009
Public urged not to consume product adulterated with undeclared western medicine 22-Jun-2009
Twenty-eight new cases of human swine influenza 22-Jun-2009
Sixty-five new cases of human swine influenza 21-Jun-2009
Twenty new cases of human swine influenza 20-Jun-2009
DH advises three secondary schools to suspend classes 20-Jun-2009
DH advises three other secondary schools to suspend classes 19-Jun-2009
Sixteen new cases of human swine influenza 19-Jun-2009
Forty-nine new cases of human swine influenza 18-Jun-2009
Fifty-four new cases of human swine influenza 17-Jun-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend classes 17-Jun-2009
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 17-Jun-2009
Fourteen new cases of human swine influenza 16-Jun-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend classes 16-Jun-2009
Chinese herbal tea found adulterated with western drug ingredients 16-Jun-2009
Twelve new cases of human swine influenza 15-Jun-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend classes 15-Jun-2009
Eight new cases of human swine influenza 14-Jun-2009
Eleven new cases of human swine influenza 13-Jun-2009
Part of maternal and child services suspended 12-Jun-2009
Ten new cases of human swine influenza 12-Jun-2009
Strategy for contact tracing of flight passengers adjusted 12-Jun-2009
People urged not to use slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 12-Jun-2009
Fourteen new cases of human swine influenza 11-Jun-2009
DH suspends parts of its frontline services 11-Jun-2009
DH advises a secondary school to suspend classes 10-Jun-2009
Three new cases of human swine influenza 10-Jun-2009
Four new imported cases of human swine influenza 9-Jun-2009
People urged not to use slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 9-Jun-2009
Three more new imported cases of human swine influenza 8-Jun-2009
People urged not use slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 8-Jun-2009
Five new imported cases of human swine influenza 7-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 7-Jun-2009
Three new imported cases of human swine influenza 6-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 6-Jun-2009
School suspends classes for a gastroenteritis outbreak 5-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 5-Jun-2009
Wholesaler collects Raptiva for Injection from doctors 4-Jun-2009
Government communicates with listed establishments on full indoor smoking ban 4-Jun-2009
Three new imported cases of human swine influenza 4-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 4-Jun-2009
One more new imported case of human swine influenza 3-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 3-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 2-Jun-2009
Three new imported cases of human swine influenza 2-Jun-2009
A case of suspected food poisoning under investigation 1-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 1-Jun-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 31-May-2009
Three more imported cases of human swine influenza 30-May-2009
Five more imported cases of human swine flu 29-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 29-May-2009
New Health declaration forms 29-May-2009
Two more imported cases of human swine flu 28-May-2009
CHP advises a secondary school to suspend classes 28-May-2009
Two more confirmed human swine influenza cases 27-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 27-May-2009
One more imported case of human swine flu in Hong Kong 26-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 26-May-2009
HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2009 26-May-2009
Two more imported cases of human swine flu in Hong Kong 25-May-2009
Two smokers sentenced for assaulting tobacco control inspectors 25-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 25-May-2009
Quit smoking helps to prevent influenza 25-May-2009
EatSmart Restaurant Cooking Competition 2009 24-May-2009
Seventh imported case of human swine flu in Hong Kong 24-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 24-May-2009
DH advises overseas students with influenza symptoms not to travel 24-May-2009
Two more imported cases of human swine flu in Hong Kong 23-May-2009
DH advises overseas students with influenza symptoms not to travel 23-May-2009
Contacts of HSI patient not infected 23-May-2009
Fourth imported case of human swine flu in Hong Kong 22-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 22-May-2009
Statutory reporting of leakage of human swine influenza virus 22-May-2009
Public warned about unsafe cosmetic creams 21-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 21-May-2009
Strategy for management of close contacts of HSI cases adjusted 20-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 20-May-2009
Recall of gels for mouth ulcer.hk 19-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 19-May-2009
Follow-up Action on Medtronic Kappa and Sigma Pacemakers 19-May-2009
A suspected case of human swine influenza in Guangzhou 18-May-2009
Be vigilant against emails from chp@chp.gov.hk 18-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 18-May-2009
Flight passengers under medical observation 17-May-2009
A third imported case of human swine flu in Hong Kong 17-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 17-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 16-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 15-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 14-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 13-May-2009
A second imported case of human swine flu in Hong Kong 13-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 12-May-2009
Flight passengers under medical observation 11-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 11-May-2009
WHO holds technical meeting on traditional medicine in Hong Kong 11-May-2009
Public urged not to take slimming product with banned western drug ingredients 11-May-2009
Passengers on board NW025 traced 10-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 10-May-2009
Two travellers taken to hospital for observation 9-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 9-May-2009
Last group of people under quarantine released 8-May-2009
Chinese herbal tea found adulterated with western drug ingredients 8-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 8-May-2009
Recall of pharmaceutical products in unapproved packages 7-May-2009
People under quarantine released 7-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 7-May-2009
Recall of unregistered Povidone-iodine Prep Pad 7-May-2009
Recall of unregistered oral rehydration salts 6-May-2009
Public urged not to take drug product with undeclared Western drug ingredients 6-May-2009
Health declaration implemented at control points 6-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 6-May-2009
Mexicans under quarantine leave Hong Kong 6-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 5-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 4-May-2009
Health declaration at Lok Ma Chau starts this evening 4-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 4-May-2009
Taxi driver approached CHP 4-May-2009
Taxi driver located 3-May-2009
Health declaration at Lo Wu starting this evening 2-May-2009
Director of Health on closure of school 2-May-2009
Situation report on human swine influenza 2-May-2009
Lodgers of Metropark Hotel moved to holiday village 2-May-2009
SFH on human swine flu 1-May-2009
Director of Health issues isolation order to control human swine flu 1-May-2009
Fruit Day promotes healthy eating habit among students 30-Apr-2009
Health declaration at airport start today 30-Apr-2009
Public urged not to take a slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 29-Apr-2009
Situation report on swine influenza 29-Apr-2009
Manufacturer initiates voluntary recall of anaesthetic 28-Apr-2009
Situation report on swine influenza 28-Apr-2009
New measures to control salicylates 27-Apr-2009
Statutory Reporting of Human Swine Influenza 27-Apr-2009
Situation report on Swine Influenza 27-Apr-2009
Boy with encephalitis symptoms passed away 27-Apr-2009
Enhanced surveillance at Control Points to prevent Swine Flu 26-Apr-2009
Enhanced surveillance and travel health advice for Swine Flu 25-Apr-2009
Control of salicylates under review 24-Apr-2009
Recall of Automated External Defibrillators 24-Apr-2009
A confirmed case of dengue fever 24-Apr-2009
Swine flu in US under close watch 24-Apr-2009
Public health officials meet with drugs manufacturers 23-Apr-2009
Recall of blood glucose meters with incorrect readings 23-Apr-2009
No growth of fungus in Vickmans drugs to HA 23-Apr-2009
A confirmed case of dengue fever 23-Apr-2009
DH looks into suspected case of drug contamination 22-Apr-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 22-Apr-2009
Suspected food poisoning under investigation 21-Apr-2009
Recall of pharmaceutical product with unregistered indications 21-Apr-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 21-Apr-2009
DH keeps close watch on pseudoephedrine transaction 20-Apr-2009
Unregistered pain patch recalled at retail level 20-Apr-2009
A confirmed case of EV71 20-Apr-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 17-Apr-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 17-Apr-2009
CHP seeking details on death of traveller 16-Apr-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 16-Apr-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 15-Apr-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 15-Apr-2009
Director of Health visits Europharm 14-Apr-2009
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared drug ingredients 9-Apr-2009
A confirmed case of EV71 9-Apr-2009
Health advice for travellers during Easter holidays 9-Apr-2009
Two confirmed cases of dengue fever 8-Apr-2009
A case of EV71 confirmed 8-Apr-2009
DH instructs drug wholesaler to recall un-registered products 7-Apr-2009
A case of EV71 confirmed 7-Apr-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 7-Apr-2009
Recall of ointments for skin diseases 6-Apr-2009
DH instructs importer to recall un-registered eye ointment 6-Apr-2009
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at school 6-Apr-2009
Case of EV71 confirmed 6-Apr-2009
DH instructs importer to recall unregistered artificial tears 4-Apr-2009
Recall of pharmaceutical product with wrong registration number 3-Apr-2009
CHP stays vigilant against HFMD and EV71 3-Apr-2009
Confirmed case of EV71 3-Apr-2009
Importer initiates voluntary recall of dialysis solutions 2-Apr-2009
CHP advises a preschool to suspend classes 2-Apr-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 1-Apr-2009
Health Care Voucher Scheme 1-Apr-2009
Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme Roundup 1-Apr-2009
Case of EV71 confirmed 31-Mar-2009
A suspected food poisoning case 31-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 31-Mar-2009
CHP's hotline for enquiries about melamine tainted milk products to stand down tomorrow 31-Mar-2009
Two confirmed cases of dengue fever 30-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 30-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 29-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 28-Mar-2009
A case of EV71 confirmed 28-Mar-2009
Labels of a pharmaceutical product wrongly printed 27-Mar-2009
A case of EV71 confirmed 27-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 27-Mar-2009
DH finds undeclared ingredients in proprietary Chinese medicine 26-Mar-2009
Public urged not to consume a slimming product with undeclared western drug ingredients 26-Mar-2009
An EV71 case confirmed 26-Mar-2009
Arrangements related to cases of melamine tainted milk products scale down 26-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 26-Mar-2009
Labels of a pharmaceutical product wrongly printed 25-Mar-2009
A case of human myiasis confirmed 25-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 25-Mar-2009
A case of human myiasis confirmed 24-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 24-Mar-2009
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 23-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 23-Mar-2009
Wholesaler recalls pharmaceutical product from HA 22-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 22-Mar-2009
World TB Day arouses public awareness of TB prevention 21-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 21-Mar-2009
Importer supplies pharmaceutical products with false label 20-Mar-2009
A confirmed case of EV71 20-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 20-Mar-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 19-Mar-2009
Importer supplies self-packed pharmaceutical products 19-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 19-Mar-2009
Three cases of suspected food poisoning 18-Mar-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 18-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 18-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 17-Mar-2009
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared ingredient 17-Mar-2009
An EV71 case confirmed 17-Mar-2009
Imported case of Chikungunya fever confirmed 17-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 17-Mar-2009
Pharmaceutical company supplies unregistered diabetic drug 16-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 16-Mar-2009
No growth of fungus in Europharm drugs 16-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 15-Mar-2009
No growth of fungus in Europharm drugs 15-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 14-Mar-2009
No growth of fungus in Europharm drugs 14-Mar-2009
New case of renal stone found in child 13-Mar-2009
Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme to end soon 13-Mar-2009
License of pharmaceutical company suspended 12-Mar-2009
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 12-Mar-2009
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 12-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 12-Mar-2009
DH orders drug manufacturer to recall wrong labeling products 11-Mar-2009
No growth of rhizopus found in Europharm drugs 11-Mar-2009
A case of EV71 confirmed 11-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 11-Mar-2009
DH closely monitors recall of pharmaceutical products 11-Mar-2009
CHP advises nursery school to suspend classes 10-Mar-2009
No growth of rhizopus found in Europharm drugs to HA 10-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 10-Mar-2009
Recall of EuroPharm's Purinol 9-Mar-2009
License needed for contract out drug production 9-Mar-2009
A case of EV71 confirmed 9-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 9-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 8-Mar-2009
A case of human myiasis confirmed 7-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 7-Mar-2009
AIDS Trust Fund reiterates support to zero tolerance policy on use of psychotropic substance 7-Mar-2009
DH patients get substitutes for suspended Purinol 7-Mar-2009
Drug used by patients in cases of mucormycosis found contaminated 6-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 6-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 5-Mar-2009
Boy with flu symptoms in special care centre passed away 4-Mar-2009
Memorandum on hosting WHO's Regional Committee Meeting signed 4-Mar-2009
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 4-Mar-2009
Electronic cigarettes containing nicotine governed by law 4-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 4-Mar-2009
Statutory reporting of Chikungunya fever and EV 71 infection 4-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 3-Mar-2009
Annual HIV infections continue to rise 3-Mar-2009
Announcement of Pharmacists Registration Examination results 2-Mar-2009
Influenza outbreak in child care centre under close watch 2-Mar-2009
CHP investigating a noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak 2-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 2-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 1-Mar-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 28-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 27-Feb-2009
Good personal hygiene to prevent CA-MRSA 26-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 26-Feb-2009
Public urged not to consume a product with undeclared drug ingredient 25-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 25-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 24-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 23-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 22-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 21-Feb-2009
Two clusters of suspected food poisoning 20-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 20-Feb-2009
Report of suspected food poisoning 19-Feb-2009
Influenza-like-illness (ILI) outbreak in school under close watch 19-Feb-2009
No r eports of renal stone cases today 19-Feb-2009
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 18-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 18-Feb-2009
WHO's technical consultation on HIV/AIDS among MSM 18-Feb-2009
Close watch on influenza-like illness outbreaks in primary schools 17-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 17-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 16-Feb-2009
Influenza outbreaks in primary schools under close watch 16-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 15-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 14-Feb-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 13-Feb-2009
Influenza outbreaks in primary schools under close watch 13-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 13-Feb-2009
Kindergarten suspends classes for disinfection 12-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 12-Feb-2009
Tobacco control: Smoking cessation and key public health objectives 12-Feb-2009
CHP investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at a primary school 11-Feb-2009
CHP keep close watch on gastrointestinal mucormycosis case 11-Feb-2009
Be vigilant against community-associated MRSA 11-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 11-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 10-Feb-2009
DH closely monitors the recall of influenza virus vaccine 9-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 9-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 8-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 7-Feb-2009
Investigation into influenza-like illness in school continues 7-Feb-2009
Close watch on influenza-like illness in primary school 6-Feb-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 6-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 6-Feb-2009
Confirmed case of dengue fever 5-Feb-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 5-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 5-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 4-Feb-2009
Update on the boy who died in Kuala Lumpur 3-Feb-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 3-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 3-Feb-2009
CHP investigating death of a Hong Kong boy in Kuala Lumpur 2-Feb-2009
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 2-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 2-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 1-Feb-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 31-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Hunan Province 31-Jan-2009
Eighteen persons with contact of dead birds put under medical surveillance 31-Jan-2009
Arrival of the winter influenza season in Hong Kong 30-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 30-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 29-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 28-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 27-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 26-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Guangxi 26-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Guizhou 25-Jan-2009
Report under paediatric surveillance programme 25-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 25-Jan-2009
Update on Hong Kong students returned from Chengdu 24-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 24-Jan-2009
Public reminded to take health measures against cold weather 23-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 23-Jan-2009
New case of renal stone found in child 22-Jan-2009
Report of suspected food poisoning 21-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 21-Jan-2009
Be vigilant against community-associated MRSA 20-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 20-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Hunan 19-Jan-2009
CHP gears up flu prevention measures before arrival of flu season 19-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 19-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 18-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Shandong 18-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 17-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Shanxi Province 17-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 16-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 15-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 14-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 13-Jan-2009
Legionnaires' disease tests on spa pool water are positive 12-Jan-2009
Outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 12-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 12-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 11-Jan-2009
Exercise Redwood to test government response to human avian flu cases 10-Jan-2009
Good maintenance of jacuzzi to protect public health 10-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 10-Jan-2009
Exercise Redwood to test designated clinics setting up procedures 9-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 9-Jan-2009
CHP advises closure of a Jacuzzi at a private clubhouse 9-Jan-2009
Public reminded to watch out for unsafe cosmetic cream 9-Jan-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 8-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 8-Jan-2009
Public reminded to guard against meningococcal infection 8-Jan-2009
Health measures during cold weather 8-Jan-2009
Gene sequencing of H9N2 virus shows avian origin 7-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 7-Jan-2009
Be vigilant against community-associated MRSA 6-Jan-2009
Outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 6-Jan-2009
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Beijing 6-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 6-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 5-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 4-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 3-Jan-2009
Response to Health Care Voucher Scheme encouraging 2-Jan-2009
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 2-Jan-2009
Imported case of Chikungunya fever confirmed 2-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 2-Jan-2009
A case of human myiasis confirmed 1-Jan-2009
No reports of renal stone cases today 1-Jan-2009

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01 Feb 2009