1. Department of Health Annual Report

The Department of Health Annual Report 2006/2007 is available for free access on electronic copy. Apart from reporting on various activities undertaken by the Department, other useful information including health indicators, statistics on major health problems and notifiable infectious diseases are also presented in the Report.

A compact disc (CD-ROM) version is available for sale at HK$26 per copy. For purchase, please:

• call the Publications Sales Unit of Information Services Department (ISD) on 2537 1910;
  
• visit the online Government Bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk;
  
• download the order form from the ISD website at http://www.isd.gov.hk and submit the order online or by fax to 2523 7195; or
  
• place order with the ISD by e-mail at puborder@isd.gov.hk.

Annual Reports of earlier years

2. Department of Health Environmental Report

Department of Health Environmental Report

3. Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases

Department of Health has developed a strategic framework on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Hong Kong. A strategic document titled "Promoting Health in Hong Kong: A Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases" is launched to call for community support in the prevention and control of NCD. There is also a bilingual brochure that summaries the main points of this framework document.

• To promote healthy diet and physical activity participation in Hong Kong, Department of Health has developed and launched an "Action Plan to Promote Healthy Diet and Physical Activity Participation in Hong Kong". Please click here to view or download the plan.

4. Other publications, pamphlets and information materials

We have produced publications, pamphlets and other information materials to provide information on the Department's services as well as health topics that are of interest to the community. Most of them are available for free distribution at our clinics, centres and offices and/or free access on the website, while some are for sale at specified prices. Please see here for the detailed list. Members of the public may also obtain information on specific health topics through the various information hotlines.

5. Code on Access to Information

The Government exists to serve the community well within available resources. To this end, it recognises the need for the community to be well informed about the Government, the services it provides and the basis for policies and decisions that affect individuals and the community as a whole.

The Code on Access to Information (the Code) defines the scope of information that will be provided, sets out how the information will be made available either routinely or in response to a request, and lays down procedures governing its prompt release.

The Code authorises and requires civil servants, routinely or on request, to provide information unless there are specific reasons for not doing so. These reasons are set out in Part 2 and will normally be referred to if a request for information is refused.

Requests for information will be handled as promptly and helpfully as possible and if necessary, members of the public may be approached to clarify their requests or the requests may be directed to the most appropriate department. Procedures will be kept as simple as possible.

The Code also sets out procedures for review or complaint if a member of the public considers that the provisions of the Code have not been properly applied.

The Code can be accessed at http://www.access.gov.hk/en/index.htm.

Request for access to information not routinely published by the Department may be made by mail to eo_per6@dh.gov.hk, or sending in a letter or the completed standard application form to:

Access to Information Officer
Department of Health
Room 1601, 248 Queen's Road East
Wan Chai, Hong Kong

List of records by category

6 . Medical Records

On request from and with the written consent of the subject patient, medical reports, certificates or related information may be issued on charges as specified in the Gazette. For detailed procedures and arrangements, please approach the respective clinics or health centres for enquiry.