|
Administration
/ General Information
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Department of Health
Annual Report |
CD-ROM
Webpage
|
CD-ROM - $20 |
| Tables on Health Status and Health Services |
Webpage (PDF) |
|
| Department of Health
Environmental Report |
Webpage |
|
| Hong Kong Fact Sheet on Department
of Health |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
Boards and Councils Office
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| List of registrants
for healthcare professionals: |
|
|
| - |
Chiropractors |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Dentists |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Medical Laboratory Technologists |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Medical Practitioners |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Midwives |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Nurses |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Occupational Therapists |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Optometrists |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Pharmacists |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Physiotherapists |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Radiographers |
Webpage |
|
Centre for
Health Protection
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
- Emergency
Response and Information Branch
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| CHP Strategic Plan on Prevention
and Control of Communicable Diseases 2007-2009 |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Emergency Preparedness for Influenza
Pandemic in Hong Kong |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Hong Kong’s preparedness
for influenza pandemic - Prevention and Protection |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Influenza Pandemic Preparedness
Information Kit for Health Care Workers |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Framework of Government’s
Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| CHP Objectives and Strategies
2004-2006 |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Fact sheets / guidelines / training
materials on infectious disease and infection
control |
Webpage |
|
- Programme
Management and Professional Development Branch
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| CHP Newsletters |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
- Public
Health Laboratory Services Branch
Description
of Information
(E) - English version only
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Virology Division, Public Health
Laboratory Services Branch |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Microbiology Division, Public
Health Laboratory Services Branch |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Guide to requests for laboratory
testing and other guidelines (E) |
Webpage |
|
| Types of Pathological examination
and gazetted prices of laboratory tests |
Webpage |
|
- Public
Health Services Branch
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Information on sexually
transmitted infections: |
Pamphlets |
Free
distribution |
| - |
Sexually transmitted
infections |
| - |
Why is STIs important? |
| - |
Sexual Health |
| - |
Syphilis |
| - |
Gonorrhoea / Non-gonnococcal
Urethritis (male) / Non-specific Genital Infection
(female) |
| - |
Genital Herpes |
| - |
Genital Wart / Trichomoniasis
/ Pubic Lice |
| Information on dermatological
disease: |
Pamphlets |
Free
distribution |
| - |
Basic techniques on skin care |
| - |
Eczema |
| - |
Irritant Contact Dermatits (Housewife
Hand) |
| - |
Psoriasis |
| - |
Tinea Pedis and Tinea Unguium |
| - |
Corns, Warts and Essential Foot
care |
Lists of clinics
and health centres:
|
Webpage |
|
| - |
Dermatological Clinics |
| - |
Integrated Treatment Centre (Social
Hygiene Service) |
| - |
Social Hygiene Clinics (Female) |
| - |
Social Hygiene Clinics (Male) |
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| About HIV / AIDS:
|
Pamphlets
/ posters / VHS |
Free
distribution |
| - |
General information
on HIV / AIDS |
| - |
The HIV tests |
| - |
Safer sex and prevention
of HIV infection |
| - |
Harm reduction and
prevention of HIV infection in drug users
|
| - |
Prevention of blood
borne infections |
| - |
Introduction to
services of Red Ribbon Centre, Integrated
Treatment Centre, Voluntary Counselling and
Testing Service, and Therapeutic Preventive
Clinic |
| (Most of the
above have Chinese and English versions.
Some are also available on other languages,
including Simplified Chinese, Thai, Hindu,
Urdu, Japanese, Tagalog, Bengali etc.) |
| Information on Hepatitis |
Pamphlet / poster
Website
|
Free distribution |
| Information on Integrated
Treatment Centre (Special Preventive Programme) |
Webpage |
|
Description
of Information
(C) - Chinese version only |
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| TB and Chest Service |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Annual Report - Tuberculosis
and Chest Service (from 1991 onwards) |
Webpage |
|
| Address and Enquiry
Tel. No. of Chest Clinics |
Webpage |
|
| Tuberculosis (C) |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Prevention of Tuberculosis |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Treatment and Prevention
of TB - Residential Homes (C) |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Guidelines on prevention
and management of TB in elderly homes / workshop
for the handicapped |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Guidelines on prevention
and management of TB in nurseries / kindergartens |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Guidelines on prevention
and management of TB in office settings |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Guidelines on prevention
and management of TB in schools |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Guidance Notes on Hospital Admission
for Tuberculosis and Chest Service |
Leaflet |
Free distribution upon hospitalization |
| Information for Patient on Anti-TB
Drug Treatment |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| BCG Vaccination (C) |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Tuberculosis - Statistical Data
in Hong Kong |
Webpage |
|
- Surveillance
and Epidemiology Branch
Description
of Information
(E) - English version only |
Format |
Availability
and charge, if any |
| Avian Influenza
Report |
Webpage |
|
| Report of
Behavioural Risk Factor Survey |
Webpage |
|
| About Cancer
: |
|
|
| - |
Updated Recommendations on Colorectal Cancer Screening (2010) (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Updated Recommendations on Breast Cancer Screening (2010) (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Screening for Prostate Cancer - Information for Men and their Families (2010) (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Health Advice on Prevention
and Screening of Cancer for the Healthcare Professionals
(2004) (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Health Advice on Prevention
and Screening of Cancer for the Public (2004) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Report of Cancer Expert Working
Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening (2004) (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Communicable Diseases Watch (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Community Health Partnership Communication |
Webpage |
|
| Dengue Fever : |
|
|
| - |
Mission Report on Dengue Situation in Hong
Kong (E) |
Webpage (PDF) |
|
| Flu Express |
Webpage |
|
| Guidelines for Health Professionals |
Webpage |
|
| Health Topics
: |
|
|
| - |
Communicable Diseases |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Non-communicable Diseases |
Webpage |
|
| Non-Communicable Diseases Watch |
Webpage |
|
| Norovirus infection
: |
|
|
| - |
Report of a Gastroenteritis
Outbreak due to Norovirus at Shui On Convalescent Home
First Branch (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Poisoning Watch |
Webpage |
|
| Population
Health Survey |
|
|
| - |
Report on Population Health
Survey 2003 / 2004 |
Webpage |
|
| - |
Heart Health Survey 2004
/ 2005 |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
of Medical Checkup 2008 |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Child Health Survey 2005/2006 |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Injury Survey 2008 |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Public Health
and Epidemiology Bulletin (E) |
Webpage |
|
| Recommendations
for General Public |
Webpage |
|
| Topical Health Report: |
|
|
| - |
Comparability of Cause-of-Death Coding Between
ICD-9 and ICD-10 (E) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Prevention and Screening of Cervical Cancer |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Elderly Health |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Statistics on infectious diseases in Hong
Kong (1946 - 2001) |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Men's health |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Viral Hepatitis: |
|
|
| - |
Surveillance of Viral Hepatitis
in Hong Kong (E) |
Webpage |
|
- Central
Health Education Unit
(Please also visit the Health
Zone website for more information)
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Health Education Halls and Health
Zone |
Pamphlet |
Free distribution |
| We Promote Health to Our Community
Professionally |
Booklet |
Free distribution |
| A wide range
of health information: |
|
|
| - in printed format |
Booklets / pamphlets / posters |
Free distribution |
| - for loan-out service |
VHS / VCD / CD-ROM / exhibition
board |
Free |
| - for sale |
VHS / VCD / CD-ROM / publication |
$10 - $28 per copy |
| Detailed lists of Educational
Resources and Publications
and Teaching Aids are available on the Health Zone
website. |
Child
Assessment Service
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Information leaflet
on Child Assessment Service |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Educational Series on Childhood
Developmental Problems |
Webpage |
|
| List of Child Assessment Centres |
Webpage |
|
Chinese Medicine Division
(Please also visit the website of Chinese
Medicine Council of Hong Kong for more information)
Description
of Information
(C) - Chinese version only |
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Regulation of Chinese
Medicine |
Poster / leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Diagnostic Methods
and Features of Chinese Medicine Practitioners |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Chinese Medicine
Treatments |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Registered and Listed
Chinese Medicine Practitioners |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Patient Rights and
Obligations in Chinese Medicine Consultation |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Health Preservation in Chinese
Medicine |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Points to note when Purchasing
Chinese Medicines |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| What You Should Know
in Purchasing Chinese Herbal Medicines |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| What You Should Know
When Purchasing Proprietary Chinese Medicines |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Preparing Herbal Decoctions |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| General Knowledge of Taking Chinese
Medicines |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| General Knowledge of Toxic /
Potent Chinese Herbal Medicines |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| How to Choose Between Herbal
Tonics and Food Tonics |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Adverse Reactions of Chinese
Medicines |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Adverse Effects of Misusing Herbal
Tonics |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Prevention of Colds from Chinese
Medicine Perspective (C) |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica
Standards Volume 1 |
Publication
CD-ROM
Webpage |
Publication - $92
Free on request |
Clinical
Genetic Service
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any |
| Information on Clinical
Genetic Service, including how to refer clients
to the Service |
Pamphlet |
Free distribution |
| Charges of Clinical
Genetic Service |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| List of Clinical Genetic Service
Centres |
Webpage |
|
Dental Service
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| School Dental Care Service |
Pamphlet
Website
|
Free distribution |
| List of Dental
Clinics with General Public Sessions (for
pain relief and extraction only) |
Pamphlet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| About Oral Health: |
|
|
| - Education Materials |
Exhibit / VCD / activity sheet / model /
games |
On loan (free) to schools and organisations |
| - Information on Oral Health |
Pamphlets / VCD / booklets / posters |
Available for free at the clinics and Oral
Health Education Unit |
| - Tooth Club |
Website |
|
| Oral Health Survey 2001 Report |
Webpage |
|
Elderly
Health Service
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
(C) - Chinese version only
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Elderly health educational materials
and other general information materials (C) |
Booklets |
Free distribution |
| Elderly health educational VCDs |
VCD |
$14 per copy |
| Elderly health messages and tips
(C) |
Webpage |
|
| "Healthy Ageing" Campaign
Resource Book (C) |
Webpage |
|
| Resource Book on Psychosocial
Health Promotion in the Elderly (C) |
Book |
$28 per copy |
| Elderly Health Service Newsletter
(C) |
Newsletter
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| List of Elderly Health Centres |
Webpage |
|
Family Health
Service
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
(E) - English version only
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Instruction
to clients |
Pamphlet
/ leaflet |
Free
distribution |
| Information
on clinic service:
- Session
- Clinic hours
- Health Education Programme
|
Pamphlets
/ clinic timetable / notices |
Free
distribution |
| Centre
details |
Webpage |
|
| Registration
procedures (e.g. documents required) |
Leaflet |
Free
distribution |
| Hong
Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme |
Printed
on Child Health Record
Webpage
|
Free
distribution |
| Breastfeeding
Policy |
Webpage |
|
| A wide
range of Information on Child Health and Woman
Health Topics |
Pamphlets
/ leaflets
Webpage
|
Free
distribution |
| Audio-visual
Resources |
Webpage |
|
| Family Health Service
Reports (E) |
Webpage |
|
Forensic
Pathology Service
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Information for identifiers |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Report of the Independent Committee
on Public Mortuary Incident - Executive Summary |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
Medical
Device Control Office
(Please also visit the above website
for more information)
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Guidance
notes for the Medical Device Administrative
Control System |
Webpage |
|
| Technical References |
Webpage |
|
| Code of Practice |
Webpage |
|
| Education materials and useful
information for general public |
Webpage |
|
| Education materials and useful
information for traders |
Webpage |
|
| Education materials
and useful information for healthcare professionals |
Webpage |
|
Narcotics and Drug Administration Unit
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Information on methadone
clinics |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Are you an opiate addict? If so, Methadone can help you |
Leaflet
|
Free distribution |
| Stop taking Heroin. Rejuvenate yourself with new lifestyles and methadone! |
Leaflet
|
Free distribution |
Office for Registration of Healthcare Institutions
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| List of Registered
Private Hospitals |
Webpage |
|
| List of Registered Nursing Homes |
Webpage |
|
| Code of Practice for Private
Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Maternity Homes |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| List of Registered Clinics |
Webpage |
|
| List of Clinics Exempted from
Section 7 of the Medical Clinics Ordinance |
Webpage |
|
Pharmaceutical
Service
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
(E) - English version only |
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Application for registration
of pharmaceutical products and licensing of
wholesalers, importers, manufacturers and
retailers of pharmaceutical products |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Guidelines for applicants
for the various licences and registration
certificates |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Instructions
for holders of the various licences and registration
certificates |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| List of registered
pharmaceutical products (E) |
Bound book, 2 volumes
Webpage
|
Volumn I : $156
Volumn II : $162 |
| Drug information |
Leaflet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| List of Authorised
Sellers of Poisons (Dispensaries) (E) |
Webpage |
|
| List of Licensed
Wholesalers of Poisons (E) |
Webpage |
|
| List of Registered
Importers and Exporters of Pharmaceutical
Products (E) |
Webpage |
|
Port
Health Office
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Information leaflet
on Port Health Office |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Guidelines for Application
for Import and Transshipment of Human Remains |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
Travel Health:
|
|
|
| - Education Materials |
Leaflets / pamphlets |
Free distribution |
| - Travel Health Service |
Website |
|
| - List of Travel Health Centres |
Webpage
|
|
Professional
Development and Quality Assurance
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
(C) - Chinese version only
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Services provided
(C) |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Health education
materials |
Pamphlets |
Free distribution |
| What is Family Medicine
(C) |
Video |
Shown at clinics |
| Guide for making
appointments at Families Clinics (C) |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Information on Education
and Training Centre in Family Medicine |
Webpage |
|
Radiation
Health Unit
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| A Guide to Clients
- Radiation Health Unit |
Pamphlet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Information for Irradiating
Apparatus Licence and Radioactive Substance
Licence Applicants |
Leaflet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Information Leaflet
on Radiation Health Unit |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Guidance Notes on
Radiation Protection for Diagnostic Radiology |
Pamphlet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Safe Handling of
Radioactive Consignments |
Pamphlet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Techniques to reduce
the Radiation Hazards from using Phosphorus-32 |
Pamphlet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Guidance Notes on
Radiation Protection for Dental Radiology |
Pamphlet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Ionising Radiation |
Pamphlet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Understanding Radiation |
Pamphlet
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Radiation Monitoring
Service - A Guide to Clients |
Pamphlet |
Free distribution |
| User Guide for Radiation
Health Unit Enquiry Hotline 2886 1551 |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
Student
Health Service
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| General Information
on Student Health Service |
Leaflet |
Free distribution |
| Information on Student
Health Service Centre / Special Assessment
Centre |
Webpage |
|
| A wide range of information
on student health |
Leaflets / pamphlets
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Student Health Service
Newsletter |
Newsletter
Webpage |
Free distribution
to all secondary schools and primary schools
in Hong Kong |
Tobacco
Control Office
(Please also visit the above website for more
information)
Description
of Information
|
Format |
Availability
and
charge, if any
|
| Tobacco Control Office |
Leaflet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Smoking (Public Health)
Ordinance - New Designated No Smoking Area
Guide |
Leaflet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Guidelines for management
of statutory no smoking areas |
Booklets |
Free distribution |
| - |
Restaurants |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
Workplace |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| - |
School |
Webpage
(PDF) |
|
| Smoking (Public Health)
(Amendment) Ordinance 2006 - Interpretation
and Guidelines on Indoor No Smoking Areas |
Booklet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Smoking Cessation
Information Kit |
Booklet
Webpage
(PDF)
|
Free distribution |
| Tobacco Control Bulletin
|
Quarterly bulletin
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Health messages,
health education materials and order forms |
Leaflets / posters / booklets
/ signs and gadgets
Webpage
|
Free distribution |
| Health education
audio visual materials |
API
Webpage
VCD
Webpage |
Free of charge
Free distribution |
| Smoking cessation
hotline 1833 183 |
Hotline managed by counsellors |
Free of charge |
| Information on smoking
cessation services |
Leaflets
Webpage |
Free distribution |
|
