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2010

Subject Date
CHP detects a case of NDM-1 producing Enterobacteriaceae 30-Dec-2010
Update on impending flu season 30-Dec-2010
Deregistration of pharmaceutical products containing propoxyphene 29-Dec-2010
Blanket recall of Abbott glucose test strips 29-Dec-2010
Arrest for selling product with banned drug ingredient 29-Dec-2010
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 28-Dec-2010
Recall of Abbott's glucose test strips 23-Dec-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 22-Dec-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 21-Dec-2010
A case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection investigated 17-Dec-2010
Leptospirosis case under investigation 17-Dec-2010
Public reminded of health measures during cold weather 17-Dec-2010
Case of invasive pneumococcal infection investigated 16-Dec-2010
Call for vigilance against viral gastroenteritis 16-Dec-2010
Influenza vaccination urged for target groups 13-Dec-2010
Recall of Deltapharm's Anlina Vaginal Tablet 10-Dec-2010
Three cases of invasive pneumococcal infection investigated 9-Dec-2010
Two persons arrested for allegedly selling slimming products with banned drug ingredients 8-Dec-2010
Woman convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 8-Dec-2010
"Serious" influenza response stands down 8-Dec-2010
Local cholera case confirmed 7-Dec-2010
CHP investigates Influenza-like-illness (ILI) outbreak 7-Dec-2010
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 7-Dec-2010
Multi-city AIDS Conference held in Hong Kong 7-Dec-2010
Two clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 6-Dec-2010
International meeting on Hong Kong's Chinese herb standards convened 6-Dec-2010
Public urged to guard against meningococcal infection 3-Dec-2010
Mandatory registration of proprietary Chinese medicines to take effect from December 3 2-Dec-2010
Smoker convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 1-Dec-2010
Appeal for vigilance and support in tackling AIDS 1-Dec-2010
Third quarter AIDS situation reviewed 30-Nov-2010
Smoking ban to be extended to 131 public transport facilities from tomorrow 30-Nov-2010
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 30-Nov-2010
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 30-Nov-2010
Position on propoxyphene-containing pharmaceutical products 25-Nov-2010
Recall of three Jean-Marie pharmaceutical products 25-Nov-2010
CHP investigates suspected outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 23-Nov-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 22-Nov-2010
Donate organs to "light up lives" 21-Nov-2010
Case of leptospirosis under investigation 19-Nov-2010
Update on H5N1 case 18-Nov-2010
WPRO expert meeting on regional strategy for traditional medicine 18-Nov-2010
Further recall of pharmaceutical product by Novartis 17-Nov-2010
Woman infected with H5 in serious condition 17-Nov-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 16-Nov-2010
Two strains of drug resistant bacteria identified 15-Nov-2010
Recall of three methotrexate injection preparations 15-Nov-2010
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 11-Nov-2010
Recall of oral proprietary Chinese medicines manufactured by Merika Medicine Factory 10-Nov-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 10-Nov-2010
Test result of Wintex Tong Hang Wan Pills samples within limit 10-Nov-2010
Recall of registered proprietary Chinese medicine with western drug ingredient 9-Nov-2010
Caution against product containing undeclared western medicine 9-Nov-2010
Man convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 9-Nov-2010
Caution against product containing undeclared western medicine 8-Nov-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 8-Nov-2010
Recall of contaminated registered proprietary Chinese medicine with western drug ingredient 8-Nov-2010
Influenza-like-illness outbreak in hostel investigated 5-Nov-2010
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine "Cousedin Cold & Cough Relief Cap" 4-Nov-2010
'EatSmart Cooking Competition 2010' promotes healthy dishes 4-Nov-2010
Hong Kong health chiefs to advise on health care reform on Mainland 4-Nov-2010
Fatal necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 3-Nov-2010
Recall of Madame Pearl's Cough Syrup N10 and Madame Pearl's Cough Syrup N10 (Caramel Flavour) 3-Nov-2010
De-registration of pharmaceutical products containing sibutramine 2-Nov-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 2-Nov-2010
Government vaccination programmes kicked off 1-Nov-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 29-Oct-2010
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in primary school 28-Oct-2010
Public urged to stay vigilant against Hand, Foot and Mouth disease 28-Oct-2010
Further Recall of Single-Use Contact Lenses 27-Oct-2010
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine Wintex Tong Hang Wan Pills 27-Oct-2010
Public urged not to buy slimming products with undeclared western drug ingredients 27-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 27-Oct-2010
Recall of Bicolax Tablet 26-Oct-2010
Further recall of Neochem pharmaceutical products 26-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 26-Oct-2010
Exercise Nephrite tests Government's response to infectious disease 25-Oct-2010
Vaccination programmes 2010/11 to be launched next month 23-Oct-2010
Recall of Neochem pharmaceutical products 22-Oct-2010
CHP investigates a case of Legionnaires' Disease 22-Oct-2010
Smoking ban to be extended to 131 public transport facilities from December 21-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 20-Oct-2010
DH investigates into wrong autopsy incident 20-Oct-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 19-Oct-2010
Public urged not to consume unlabelled slimming products from the Internet 18-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 18-Oct-2010
Further recall of pharmaceutical products by Universal Pharm Lab 15-Oct-2010
Hong Kong to host international conference on hospital accreditation in 2011 13-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 13-Oct-2010
Public urged to guard against red-eye syndrome 13-Oct-2010
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 12-Oct-2010
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 12-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 12-Oct-2010
CHP investigating case of influenza with severe complication 11-Oct-2010
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 11-Oct-2010
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in residential home for children 11-Oct-2010
Voluntary withdrawal of Reductil and Sibutil (both containing sibutramine) in Hong Kong 8-Oct-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 8-Oct-2010
Commencement notices for mandatory registration of proprietary Chinese medicine gazetted 8-Oct-2010
Human Swine Influenza removed from list of statutorily notifiable diseases 8-Oct-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 7-Oct-2010
Recall of pharmaceutical products by Universal Pharm Lab 6-Oct-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 6-Oct-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 6-Oct-2010
Two clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 5-Oct-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 4-Oct-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 4-Oct-2010
Notification of local cases of Chikungunya Fever in Guangdong 03-Oct-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 30-Sep-2010
Follow-up on dengue fever investigation 30-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 29-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 28-Sep-2010
Follow up on dengue fever investigation 27-Sep-2010
Follow up on dengue fever investigation 26-Sep-2010
Alert on sealing defect in PegIntron Redipen single dose delivery system 25-Sep-2010
Update on investigation of local dengue fever cases 25-Sep-2010
Three suspected local dengue fever cases investigated 24-Sep-2010
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 24-Sep-2010
Product recall prompted by failure of dissolution test 24-Sep-2010
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 24-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 24-Sep-2010
A suspected local dengue fever case 23-Sep-2010
CHP follows up on local dengue fever case 23-Sep-2010
Local case of dengue fever confirmed 22-Sep-2010
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 21-Sep-2010
Suspected local dengue fever case investigated 21-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 21-Sep-2010
Call for vigilance against drug resistant bacterium 21-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 20-Sep-2010
Influenza-like-illness (ILI) outbreaks under close watch 20-Sep-2010
Results of Registration Examination for Pharmacists announced 17-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 17-Sep-2010
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 16-Sep-2010
Report on surveillance of adverse events following HSI immunisation 16-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 16-Sep-2010
Vaccination programmes 2010/11 to be launched in November 16-Sep-2010
Public urged to guard against red-eye syndrome 16-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 15-Sep-2010
Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 14-Sep-2010
Three related imported cases of dengue fever investigated 14-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 14-Sep-2010
Caution against contaminated Chinese herbs "Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii" and "Radix Dipsaci" 13-Sep-2010
Reports about tick borne disease on Mainland 13-Sep-2010
Fatal necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 13-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 13-Sep-2010
DH investigates suspected case of aconitum alkaloid poisoning 10-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 10-Sep-2010
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 10-Sep-2010
Kindergarten advised to suspend classes 9-Sep-2010
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 9-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 9-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 8-Sep-2010
Serious flu complications prompt repeated call for vigilance 7-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 7-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 6-Sep-2010
Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza virus detected 3-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 3-Sep-2010
2011 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination 3-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation update 2-Sep-2010
Vigilance against community-associated MRSA infection 2-Sep-2010
ILI and HFMD situation 1-Sep-2010
Recall of Panadol children tablets 31-Aug-2010
Vigilance urged against hand, foot and mouth disease 27-Aug-2010
Schools reminded to guard against communicable diseases in new school year 27-Aug-2010
New pneumococcal vaccine for children immunisation programme 27-Aug-2010
Two confirmed cholera cases under investigation 25-Aug-2010
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 25-Aug-2010
Caution about substitution of Chinese herbal medicines Flos Campsis by Flos Daturae Metelis 24-Aug-2010
Imported case of cholera under investigation 21-Aug-2010
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 21-Aug-2010
Contact lens problems 20-Aug-2010
Voluntary Recall of Single-Use Contact Lenses 19-Aug-2010
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 18-Aug-2010
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 13-Aug-2010
CHP attaches great importance to antibiotic resistant bacteria 12-Aug-2010
Fatal necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 12-Aug-2010
Recall of automated peritoneal dialysis system 11-Aug-2010
Public advised to take precautionary health measure in Russia 11-Aug-2010
Government welcomes WHO's announcement of post-pandemic period 10-Aug-2010
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 10-Aug-2010
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 10-Aug-2010
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 10-Aug-2010
Suspected food poisoning case reported 9-Aug-2010
Two linked cholera cases 7-Aug-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 6-Aug-2010
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 6-Aug-2010
Recall of Chinese medicine product with exceeding microbial limit 5-Aug-2010
CHP investigating cholera case 5-Aug-2010
Recall of registered proprietary Chinese medicines with western drug ingredient 2-Aug-2010
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sunburn 1-Aug-2010
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 31-Jul-2010
Caution on Novabel Dermal Filler 31-Jul-2010
Commitment to promote breastfeeding reaffirmed 31-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 30-Jul-2010
Cluster of cases with gastroenteritis symptoms under investigation 30-Jul-2010
Two cases of leptospirosis under investigation 30-Jul-2010
Norovirus outbreak in elderly home under close watch 30-Jul-2010
Contaminated Radix Strobilanthis Forrestii 29-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 29-Jul-2010
Seasonal flu activity on the rise 29-Jul-2010
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 28-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 28-Jul-2010
Recall of Chinese herbal medicine containing atropine 28-Jul-2010
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 27-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 27-Jul-2010
Recall of two Vitamin B syrups on quality grounds 26-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 26-Jul-2010
Safe use of topical products containing ketoprofen 23-Jul-2010
Suspected contamination of Chinese herbal medicine 23-Jul-2010
Safe use of medicines containing lamivudine and telbivudine 23-Jul-2010
Recommended target groups for seasonal influenza vaccine 23-Jul-2010
Caution against Chinese herb suspected to be contaminated 22-Jul-2010
CHP closely monitoring for signs of increase in seasonal influenza activity 22-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 22-Jul-2010
Call for sustained vigilance against HFMD and EV infection 21-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 21-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 20-Jul-2010
How to live at ease with diabetes 20-Jul-2010
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 20-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 19-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 16-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 15-Jul-2010
Caution on severe liver injury with rheumatoid arthritis drug Arava (containing leflunomide) 14-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 14-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 13-Jul-2010
Kindergarten with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 13-Jul-2010
Vigilance reminder on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 12-Jul-2010
Voluntary recall of Fucidin for Intravenous Infusion due to quality defect 12-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 12-Jul-2010
Fatal necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 12-Jul-2010
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 12-Jul-2010
Smoking ban extension to public transport interchanges in open-air 9-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 9-Jul-2010
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 8-Jul-2010
Aquatic exercises recommended as rehabilitative therapy for degenerative knee disease 8-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 8-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 7-Jul-2010
Smoker convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 6-Jul-2010
Vigilance urged against HFMD and EV infection 6-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 6-Jul-2010
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 6-Jul-2010
Hand, foot and mouth disease vigilance appeal 5-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 5-Jul-2010
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 3-Jul-2010
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 3-Jul-2010
Vigilance urged against hand, foot and mouth disease 3-Jul-2010
Vigilance urged against HFMD 2-Jul-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 2-Jul-2010
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection under watch 2-Jul-2010
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 30-Jun-2010
Woman arrested for illegal drug possession 30-Jun-2010
Update on food poisoning cases 30-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 30-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 29-Jun-2010
More suspected food poisoning cases reported 29-Jun-2010
Hand, foot and mouth disease vigilance appeal 28-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 28-Jun-2010
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 28-Jun-2010
Five clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 28-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 25-Jun-2010
Vigilance urged against hand, foot and mouth disease 24-Jun-2010
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 24-Jun-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 24-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 24-Jun-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 24-Jun-2010
Kindergarten with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 23-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 23-Jun-2010
Caution on suspected counterfeit product containing undeclared western drug ingredient 22-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 22-Jun-2010
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 22-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 21-Jun-2010
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 19-Jun-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 18-Jun-2010
CHP investigates two cases of Legionnaires' Disease 18-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 18-Jun-2010
Appeal for vigilance and support in tackling AIDS 18-Jun-2010
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 17-Jun-2010
Woman arrested for suspected of selling product with undeclared drug ingredients 17-Jun-2010
Kindergarten advised to suspend classes 17-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 17-Jun-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 17-Jun-2010
Neurological complication case confirmed EV71 positive 15-Jun-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 15-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 15-Jun-2010
Two imported cases of dengue fever investigated 15-Jun-2010
Recall of unsafe product 14-Jun-2010
EV case with neurological complication investigated 14-Jun-2010
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in kindergarten 14-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 14-Jun-2010
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 13-Jun-2010
Public cautioned on unsafe product 11-Jun-2010
Two reports of enteroviral meningitis received 11-Jun-2010
Four-year-old boy tested positive for Echovirus 30 11-Jun-2010
Higher number of adult cases attributed to greater incidence f EV infection 11-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 11-Jun-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 11-Jun-2010
Temporary suspension of AIDS hotline service 11-Jun-2010
Health tips for World Cup fans 10-Jun-2010
Deceased student negative for enterovirus 10-Jun-2010
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 10-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 10-Jun-2010
Cholera case investigated 10-Jun-2010
Software defect may cause malfunction in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator 9-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 9-Jun-2010
Kindergarten advised to suspend classes 9-Jun-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 9-Jun-2010
Woman arrested for allegedly selling slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 8-Jun-2010
Laboratory result of neurological complication suspected to be caused by EV infection 8-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 8-Jun-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 8-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 7-Jun-2010
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 7-Jun-2010
Warning on slimming products with undeclared western drug ingredients 7-Jun-2010
Laboratory result of neurological complication suspected to be caused by EV infection 7-Jun-2010
Chickenpox cases on cruise ship 7-Jun-2010
Notification of a human case of avian flu in Hubei 5-Jun-2010
HFMD and EV71 situation update 4-Jun-2010
Vigilance urged against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 4-Jun-2010
Response to public health emergencies tested 4-Jun-2010
Nursery School advised to suspend classes 2-Jun-2010
Negative test results for two suspected enterovirus cases 2-Jun-2010
Recall of automated external defibrillators 1-Jun-2010
Woman arrested for selling slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 1-Jun-2010
HFMD school closures 1-Jun-2010
AIDS situation in first quarter of 2010 1-Jun-2010
Warning on slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 31-May-2010
Update on HFMD cases 31-May-2010
Update on two HFMD cases with neurological complications 29-May-2010
Safe use of Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation 28-May-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 28-May-2010
Primary school advised to suspend classes 27-May-2010
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared Western medicine ingredients 27-May-2010
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 27-May-2010
Joint departmental effort to tackle Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and EV71 27-May-2010
Safe use of medicines containing orlistat 27-May-2010
Safe use of medicines containing tramadol 26-May-2010
Suspected aconitine poisoning case investigated 26-May-2010
Proper use of proton pump inhibitors 26-May-2010
WHO holds technical meeting on classification of traditional medicine in Hong Kong 26-May-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 25-May-2010
CHP investigates suspected herpangina outbreak 24-May-2010
CHP investigates imported cholera case 24-May-2010
Agreement signed with Mainland on the control of drugs and medical devices 24-May-2010
Influenza response level changed from 'Emergency' to 'Alert' level 24-May-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 20-May-2010
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 20-May-2010
Public urged not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 19-May-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 19-May-2010
Another report of paralytic shellfish poisoning received 19-May-2010
More reports of paralytic shellfish poisoning related to consumption of fresh scallops 18-May-2010
Use of rotavirus vaccines resumes 17-May-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 17-May-2010
Caution on paralytic shellfish poisoning related to consumption of fresh scallops 17-May-2010
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients 13-May-2010
Voluntary recall of Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension 200mg/5ml because of suspected quality defect 12-May-2010
DH surveillance captured an adulterated proprietary Chinese medicine 11-May-2010
Po Chai Pills Bottle Form gets green light to resume production 11-May-2010
DH advises a kindergarten-cum-child care centre to suspend classes 11-May-2010
Testing on Zhongya Brand Tzepao Sanpien Pills (Honey Pill) revealed no failure 11-May-2010
Influenza Response Level 11-May-2010
Contaminated Rhizoma Ligustici likely to be responsible for a case of aconitine poisoning 10-May-2010
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning outbreaks 10-May-2010
Blanket recall of products manufactured by Quality Pharmaceutical Lab Ltd 10-May-2010
CHP investigates a suspected aconitine poisoning case 10-May-2010
A case of cholera is under investigation 8-May-2010
Recall of all products manufactured by Quality Pharmaceutical Lab Ltd 7-May-2010
Recall of RotaTeq vaccine 7-May-2010
Software defect causes malfunction in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator 6-May-2010
Safe use of Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal patch) 6-May-2010
EV71 case with neurological complications investigated 6-May-2010
Mainland Chinese medicinal product found to have exceeded Singapore's lead limit 5-May-2010
Software Defects Cause Malfunctioning in Medtronic's Implantable Cardiac Devices 5-May-2010
Stress on hand hygiene 5-May-2010
CHP investigates rotavirus gastroenteritis outbreak in kindergarten 5-May-2010
Smoking cessation service using Chinese medicine accessible through DH hotline 4-May-2010
Slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 30-Apr-2010
DH response to overseas anthrax outbreak among heroin users 30-Apr-2010
Fruit Day promotes healthy eating habit among students 28-Apr-2010
Mainland-bound passengers need not fill in health declaration forms 27-Apr-2010
Recall of seven products of Quality Pharmaceutical Labs 26-Apr-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 26-Apr-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 26-Apr-2010
EV71 case with neurological complications investigated 22-Apr-2010
Seasonal Influenza vaccination schemes soon to end 22-Apr-2010
Public alert on severe liver toxicity of drugs containing propylthiouracil (PTU) 22-Apr-2010
Health talks on Hand-Foot-Mouth Diseases and Enterovirus 71 22-Apr-2010
Department of Health's response to Court of Final Appeal ruling 21-Apr-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 20-Apr-2010
Recall of Quality Pharmaceutical Labs Ltd's Mefanamic Acid 20-Apr-2010
Birth in wash room investigated 17-Apr-2010
Public warned against unsafe cosmetic cream 15-Apr-2010
Recall of pharmaceutical products 14-Apr-2010
More illegally packaged products to be recalled 14-Apr-2010
Expert group views on three cases of neurological symptoms and history of human swine influenza vaccination 13-Apr-2010
CHP stays vigilant against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Enterovirus 71 infection 13-Apr-2010
Drug wholesaler instructed to recall illegally packaged product 12-Apr-2010
CHP investigates a patient with limb numbness and history of human swine influenza vaccination 10-Apr-2010
CHP investigates limb weakness case with history of human swine influenza vaccination 8-Apr-2010
CHP investigates a patient with lower limb symptoms and history of human swine influenza vaccination 2-Apr-2010
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared drug ingredient 1-Apr-2010
Recall of silicone-filled breast implants 31-Mar-2010
Smoking cessation using traditional Chinese medicine 31-Mar-2010
Seasonal influenza vaccination period extended 30-Mar-2010
Recall of pharmaceutical product 29-Mar-2010
Laboratory Testing of Po Chai Pills Completed 29-Mar-2010
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 26-Mar-2010
Po Chai Pills manufacturer ordered to report recall to DH 25-Mar-2010
Caution against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Enterovirus 71 infection 25-Mar-2010
Recall of Po Chai Pills 24-Mar-2010
Warning against Avelox 23-Mar-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 23-Mar-2010
Recall of Rotarix 23-Mar-2010
Public urged to guard against meningococcal infection 22-Mar-2010
Continued investigations into the sale of slimming product with undeclared ingredients 19-Mar-2010
Two clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 19-Mar-2010
Public urged not to consume products with undeclared ingredients 18-Mar-2010
Hong Kong has entered traditional peak season for seasonal influenza 18-Mar-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 17-Mar-2010
Primary school advised to suspend classes 16-Mar-2010
Recall of pharmaceutical products 15-Mar-2010
Outbreak of respiratory tract infection under close watch 15-Mar-2010
More knowledge on dementia helps patients to live with dignity 13-Mar-2010
Woman arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product 12-Mar-2010
Suspected unauthorised sale of prescription drugs continues 11-Mar-2010
Only licensed dispensaries authorised to sell prescription drugs 10-Mar-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 9-Mar-2010
Man arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product 8-Mar-2010
A case of fatal postpartum haemorrhage in a private hospital 8-Mar-2010
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 8-Mar-2010
Surveyors help boost quality assurance in hospitals 5-Mar-2010
Vigilance against seasonal influenza urged 4-Mar-2010
Public urged not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 4-Mar-2010
Woman arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product on the Internet 2-Mar-2010
HIV/AIDS situation in 2009 reviewed 2-Mar-2010
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 1-Mar-2010
CHP investigates upper respiratory infection outbreak in elderly home 1-Mar-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 1-Mar-2010
Results of Registration Examination for Pharmacists announced 1-Mar-2010
DH investigates improper voucher reimbursement claims 26-Feb-2010
Public urged not to consume unregistered product for sexual dysfunction 26-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 26-Feb-2010
Over 200 EatSmart Customers receive recognition 26-Feb-2010
Expert group concludes on four reported cases of serious adverse events following HSI vaccination 25-Feb-2010
Sunday clinics for PCV Catch-up Programme to stand down 25-Feb-2010
Public urged not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 25-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 25-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 24-Feb-2010
CHP investigates norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in elderly home 24-Feb-2010
Expert Group to discuss recent cases with history of human swine influenza vaccination 23-Feb-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 23-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 23-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 22-Feb-2010
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 22-Feb-2010
Advice on new safety controls for asthma medicines 19-Feb-2010
Recall of pharmaceutical product with wrong label 19-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 19-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 18-Feb-2010
CHP investigates limb weakness case with history of HSI vaccination 17-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 17-Feb-2010
Recall of LifeScan OneTouch SureStep blood glucose test strips with incorrect readings 12-Feb-2010
Caution against self medication with "Tai Er Si Yi Wei A Suan JiaoWan" 12-Feb-2010
CHP investigates case of intrauterine death 12-Feb-2010
Health measures during cold weather 12-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 12-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 11-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 11-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 10-Feb-2010
Meeting of Expert Group on Serious Adverse Events with History of HSI Vaccination 10-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 9-Feb-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 8-Feb-2010
Public urged not to consume unregistered product for managing sexual dysfunction 8-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 8-Feb-2010
Caution against improper weight control 8-Feb-2010
DH investigating vaccination claims by a private doctor 5-Feb-2010
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 5-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 5-Feb-2010
CHP investigates norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in elderly home 5-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 4-Feb-2010
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 4-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 3-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 2-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 1-Feb-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 29-Jan-2010
Public urged not to consume proprietary Chinese medicine with western drug ingredient 28-Jan-2010
Expert Group views on serious adverse events with history of HSI vaccination 28-Jan-2010
Outbreak of respiratory tract infection under close watch 28-Jan-2010
Public warned against unsafe cosmetic cream 28-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 28-Jan-2010
Special school advised to suspend classes 27-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 27-Jan-2010
Death of baby boy investigated 26-Jan-2010
Overseas recommendations on human swine flu vaccination for pregnant women 26-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 26-Jan-2010
354 pregnant women infected with HSI 25-Jan-2010
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 25-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 25-Jan-2010
CHP investigates case of intrauterine death 23-Jan-2010
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 23-Jan-2010
Advice on safe use of medicines containing sibutramine 22-Jan-2010
Medicine found to have exceeded heavy metal limit 22-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 22-Jan-2010
Scientific Committees publish updated recommendations for human swine influenza vaccination 22-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 21-Jan-2010
CHP investigates case of intrauterine death 20-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 20-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 19-Jan-2010
CHP investigates case of limb weakness following HSI vaccination 18-Jan-2010
No evidence suggests linkage of fatal case with HSI vaccination 18-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 18-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 15-Jan-2010
Sunday clinics for Pneumococcal Conjugated Vaccine Catch-up Program to stand down 14-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 14-Jan-2010
CHP is investigating a case of limb weakness following HSI vaccination 13-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 13-Jan-2010
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 13-Jan-2010
Two more Norwegian-like mutations of human swine influenza virus detected 12-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 12-Jan-2010
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten 11-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 11-Jan-2010
Human swine influenza vaccination for children on outlying islands 10-Jan-2010
CHP investigating a norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak 8-Jan-2010
Man arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product on the Internet 8-Jan-2010
CHP investigating norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in elderly home 8-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 8-Jan-2010
Temporary suspension of AIDS hotline service 8-Jan-2010
Meeting of Expert Group on Serious Adverse Events following Vaccination 7-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 7-Jan-2010
Public reminded to maintain vigilance against gastroenteritis associated with norovirus 7-Jan-2010
Warning against contamination of BiCNU 6-Jan-2010
Updates on suspected limb weakness case following HSI vaccination 6-Jan-2010
Centre for Health Protection investigates suspected limb weakness case following HSI vaccination 6-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 6-Jan-2010
Health measures during cold weather 6-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 5-Jan-2010
Statistics on human swine influenza vaccinations 4-Jan-2010
CHP investigates norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks 4-Jan-2010
Smoking cessation effort stepped up 3-Jan-2010

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11 Jan 2010