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2008

Subject Date
Update on H9N2 case 31-Dec-2008
Outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 31-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 31-Dec-2008
CHP investigating a case of influenza A (H9N2) infection 30-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 30-Dec-2008
CHP keeps close watch on viral gastroenteritis outbreaks 29-Dec-2008
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared drug ingredient 29-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 29-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 28-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 27-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 26-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 25-Dec-2008
Report of suspected food poisoning 24-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 24-Dec-2008
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 23-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 23-Dec-2008
Health Care Voucher Scheme to start in 2009 23-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 22-Dec-2008
CHP follows up a case of human myiasis 22-Dec-2008
Health measures during cold weather 22-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 21-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 20-Dec-2008
A cholera case confirmed 20-Dec-2008
Public urged not to consume products with undeclared drug ingredient 19-Dec-2008
Be vigilant against norovirus gastroenteritis 19-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 19-Dec-2008
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 18-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 18-Dec-2008
Unlabelled Chinese medicine ingredient found in a health product 17-Dec-2008
Service providers are encouraged to join Health Care Voucher Scheme 17-Dec-2008
A cholera case confirmed 17-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 17-Dec-2008
New cases of renal stones found in children 16-Dec-2008
HK, Mainland and Macao test on emergency response to avian flu 16-Dec-2008
Public urged not to consume products with undeclared drug ingredient 15-Dec-2008
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 15-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 15-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 14-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 13-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 12-Dec-2008
New case of renal stones found in a child 11-Dec-2008
Smoker sentenced for intimidation of Tobacco Control Inspectors 11-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 10-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 9-Dec-2008
Outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection under close watch 8-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 8-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 7-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 6-Dec-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 5-Dec-2008
Public reminded to take measures against cold weather 5-Dec-2008
Arrangement on the control of natural health products 5-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 5-Dec-2008
HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter of 2008 4-Dec-2008
More people affected in a suspected food poisoning incident 4-Dec-2008
CHP warns of peak season for chickenpox 4-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 4-Dec-2008
Report of suspected food poisoning 3-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 3-Dec-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 2-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 2-Dec-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 2-Dec-2008
Activities to promote awareness on AIDS 1-Dec-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 1-Dec-2008
An imported case of leptospirosis under investigation 28-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 28-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 27-Nov-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 27-Nov-2008
Public give enthusiastic response to call for organ donation 26-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 26-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 26-Nov-2008
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 24-Nov-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 24-Nov-2008
Central register set up to facilitate organ donation 24-Nov-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 23-Nov-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 22-Nov-2008
Undeclared drug ingredients found in a product advertised for managing sexual dysfunction 21-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 21-Nov-2008
Public to be vigilant against viral gastroenteritis 21-Nov-2008
Two EV71 cases confirmed 21-Nov-2008
Public reminded to watch out for unsafe cosmetic cream 20-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 20-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 19-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 18-Nov-2008
Undeclared drug found in a slimming product 18-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 18-Nov-2008
Public urged to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 17-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 17-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 16-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 15-Nov-2008
An imported case of leptospirosis under investigation 14-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 14-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 13-Nov-2008
Undeclared analogue found in a slimming product 12-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 12-Nov-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 12-Nov-2008
CHP advises a kindergarten to suspend classes 12-Nov-2008
CHP receives two reports of child with renal problems 12-Nov-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 11-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 11-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 10-Nov-2008
Outbreaks of respiratory tract infection under close watch 10-Nov-2008
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish 10-Nov-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 9-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 8-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 8-Nov-2008
Three cases of EV71 confirmed 7-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 7-Nov-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 6-Nov-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 6-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 6-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 5-Nov-2008
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared western drug ingredients 5-Nov-2008
Public urged to be vigilant against vector-borne diseases 5-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 5-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 4-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 4-Nov-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 4-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 3-Nov-2008
Government Influenza Vaccination Programme kicks off today 3-Nov-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 2-Nov-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 1-Nov-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 1-Nov-2008
Cases of Cholera in Hainan under close watch 31-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 31-Oct-2008
Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme starts in November 30-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 30-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 29-Oct-2008
Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases launched 28-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 28-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 27-Oct-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 26-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 26-Oct-2008
Report of suspected food poisoning 25-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 25-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 24-Oct-2008
Vigilance against viral hepatitis A infection urged 23-Oct-2008
A report of suspected food poisoning 23-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 23-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 22-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 21-Oct-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 21-Oct-2008
Government Influenza vaccination programme starts next month 21-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 20-Oct-2008
DH investigating an acute gastroenteritis outbreak at day nursery 20-Oct-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 20-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 19-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 18-Oct-2008
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared drug ingredients 17-Oct-2008
Two cases of renal stone found in children reported 17-Oct-2008
CHP closely monitors hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks 17-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 16-Oct-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 16-Oct-2008
New case of renal stone found in child 15-Oct-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 15-Oct-2008
New case of renal stone found in child 14-Oct-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 14-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 13-Oct-2008
Cholera case confirmed 13-Oct-2008
CHP investigating a suspected cholera case 12-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 12-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 11-Oct-2008
CHP receives a report of child with renal problems 10-Oct-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 10-Oct-2008
Public urged not to consume product with undeclared drug ingredients 10-Oct-2008
Travelers urged to be vigilant against viral hepatitis 9-Oct-2008
Two reports of suspected food poisoning 9-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 9-Oct-2008
CHP investigating two cases of suspected food poisoning 8-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 8-Oct-2008
No renal stone cases involving milk products today 7-Oct-2008
An imported case of cholera confirmed 6-Oct-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 6-Oct-2008
No reports of renal stone cases today 6-Oct-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 5-Oct-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 4-Oct-2008
A confirmed case of dengue fever 3-Oct-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 3-Oct-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 2-Oct-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 1-Oct-2008
Cases of plague in Xizang under close watch 1-Oct-2008
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 30-Sep-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 30-Sep-2008
DH invites service providers to join Health Care Voucher Scheme 29-Sep-2008
Doctors are invited to join Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme 29-Sep-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 29-Sep-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 28-Sep-2008
No confirmed renal stone cases today 27-Sep-2008
A case of cholera confirmed 26-Sep-2008
No confirmed case of renal stone received today 26-Sep-2008
CHP investigating a case of suspected food poisoning 26-Sep-2008
Hong Kong to host 2009 WHO Regional Committee Meeting 26-Sep-2008
New case of renal problems related to tainted milk received 25-Sep-2008
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 25-Sep-2008
No confirmed case of renal stone found in child received 24-Sep-2008
CHP investigating two cases of suspected food poisoning 24-Sep-2008
Two cases of renal stone found in child reported 23-Sep-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 23-Sep-2008
Second case of renal stone found in child reported 22-Sep-2008
Public enquiries on renal disease associated with contaminated milk products update 21-Sep-2008
Case of renal disease associated with contaminated milk product detected 20-Sep-2008
A case of cholera confirmed 20-Sep-2008
DH closely monitors the recall of radioactive dyes 19-Sep-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 19-Sep-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 19-Sep-2008
CHP follows up a case of human myiasis 19-Sep-2008
Public reminded to be vigilant against bacillary dysentery 18-Sep-2008
Report under paediatric surveillance programme 18-Sep-2008
Confirmed case of dengue fever 18-Sep-2008
Publicity drive to enhance awareness of childhood developmental disabilities 18-Sep-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 17-Sep-2008
Public reminded to guard against community-associated MRSA 16-Sep-2008
CHP investigating three cases of suspected food poisoning 16-Sep-2008
Imported case of dengue fever confirmed 16-Sep-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 16-Sep-2008
HIV/AIDS situation in second quarter of 2008 16-Sep-2008
Report on deaths of four children released 12-Sep-2008
Outbreak of respiratory tract infection in a special school 10-Sep-2008
Preventive measures against heatstroke and sun burn 10-Sep-2008
Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 9-Sep-2008
Health Care Voucher Scheme for the elderly 9-Sep-2008
Residents of Paralympic Village discharged from hospitals 6-Sep-2008
No new case of norovirus infection in Paralympic Village 5-Sep-2008
Imported case of dengue fever confirmed 5-Sep-2008
CHP investigating four cases of suspected food poisoning 5-Sep-2008
Applications to open for Chinese medicine licensing examination 5-Sep-2008
Norovirus infections involving two residents of Hong Kong Paralympic Village 4-Sep-2008
One report involving a child death under paediatric surveillance programme 4-Sep-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis confirmed 4-Sep-2008
Imported case of dengue fever confirmed 3-Sep-2008
CHP investigating two cases of suspected food poisoning 3-Sep-2008
DH orders the recall of a product with undeclared drug ingredient 3-Sep-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 3-Sep-2008
Announcement of the Results of the Registration Examination for Pharmacists 1-Sep-2008
Test of boy who passed away yesterday yielded positive result to EV 71 31-Aug-2008
CHP receives report about the death of baby boy in PWH 30-Aug-2008
Public urged not to consume products with undeclared drug ingredients 29-Aug-2008
An imported case of dengue fever confirmed 29-Aug-2008
DH urged public not to take a slimming product with banned drug ingredient 28-Aug-2008
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 27-Aug-2008
Public urged not to consume product for managing sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug ingredients 26-Aug-2008
CHP investigating two cases of suspected food poisoning 26-Aug-2008
Girl with encephalitis symptoms passed away 22-Aug-2008
Five imported cases of dengue fever confirmed 21-Aug-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 21-Aug-2008
CHP investigating a case of Q fever 20-Aug-2008
Update on recent reports under paediatric surveillance programme 20-Aug-2008
Suspected gastroenteritis outbreak in a tour group 20-Aug-2008
Public urged to be vigilant against community-associated MRSA 19-Aug-2008
Preventive measures against heatstroke and sun burn 19-Aug-2008
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 18-Aug-2008
CHP investigating a case of suspected food poisoning 18-Aug-2008
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 16-Aug-2008
A case of EV71 confirmed 15-Aug-2008
CHP continuing investigations on reported child illnesses 14-Aug-2008
Reports under paediatric surveillance programme 13-Aug-2008
Two imported cases of dengue fever confirmed 13-Aug-2008
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 13-Aug-2008
Public urged to prevent red-eye syndrome 12-Aug-2008
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 12-Aug-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 11-Aug-2008
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 11-Aug-2008
An imported case of leptospirosis under investigation 10-Aug-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 10-Aug-2008
Public urged not to consume products with undeclared ingredients 8-Aug-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 8-Aug-2008
Three EV71 cases confirmed 7-Aug-2008
An imported case of dengue fever confirmed 6-Aug-2008
DH and Mainland health quarantine authorities sign health quarantine agreement 6-Aug-2008
Report under paediatric surveillance programme 5-Aug-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 5-Aug-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 4-Aug-2008
More babycare rooms in public places encouraged to promote breastfeeding 2-Aug-2008
Two suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 1-Aug-2008
Public urged not to take a slimming product with undeclared drug ingredient 1-Aug-2008
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 31-Jul-2008
Medical team well prepared for the Equestrian Events 31-Jul-2008
Report under paediatric surveillance programme 31-Jul-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 30-Jul-2008
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 29-Jul-2008
Public urged not to consume product for managing sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug ingredients 29-Jul-2008
Public can enjoy healthy food at privileged prices 29-Jul-2008
Undeclared drug analogue found in product advertised for managing sexual dysfunction 25-Jul-2008
Public urged not to take a slimming product with undeclared drug ingredients 25-Jul-2008
CHP investigating a case of leptospirosis 25-Jul-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 24-Jul-2008
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 23-Jul-2008
A case of EV71 under investigation 23-Jul-2008
Book on degenerative knee disease on sale 23-Jul-2008
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 22-Jul-2008
Public are urged to take measures to prevent heatstroke 22-Jul-2008
Public are urged to take measures to prevent heat stroke 21-Jul-2008
Report under influenza surveillance arrangement 19-Jul-2008
Vigilance against seasonal influenza urged 18-Jul-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 18-Jul-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 17-Jul-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 17-Jul-2008
Update on recent TB cases 16-Jul-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 15-Jul-2008
CHP follows up a case of human myiasis 15-Jul-2008
Outbreak of respiratory tract infection in a nursery school 15-Jul-2008
A patient with Streptococcus Suis case in Thailand 14-Jul-2008
Public urged not to take a slimming product with unregistered drug ingredients 11-Jul-2008
Three EV71 cases confirmed 9-Jul-2008
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 7-Jul-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 7-Jul-2008
A case of EV71 under investigation 4-Jul-2008
Vigilance against seasonal RSV urged 4-Jul-2008
Outbreak of respiratory tract infection in a child residential home 3-Jul-2008
A case of suspected food poisoning under investigation 3-Jul-2008
A case of EV71 under investigation 3-Jul-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 3-Jul-2008
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 2-Jul-2008
Two cases of EV71 under investigation 2-Jul-2008
Two cases of suspected food poisoning under investigation 2-Jul-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 1-Jul-2008
DH's response to reporting of a suspected TB case 30-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of suspected food poisoning 30-Jun-2008
A case of EV71 under investigation 28-Jun-2008
Five cases of EV71 under investigation 27-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 27-Jun-2008
Consensus reached at tripartite meeting on infectious diseases 27-Jun-2008
Three cases of EV71 26-Jun-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 26-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV71 25-Jun-2008
Health professionals to attend tripartite meeting on infectious diseases 25-Jun-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 24-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV71 24-Jun-2008
Nominations invited for Babycare Room Award 24-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 23-Jun-2008
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 23-Jun-2008
Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 23-Jun-2008
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 23-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV71 21-Jun-2008
Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn 21-Jun-2008
Public urged not to take a slimming product with unregistered drug ingredients 20-Jun-2008
Public urged to take preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 20-Jun-2008
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 19-Jun-2008
A case of leptospirosis under investigation 19-Jun-2008
Joint cross-boundary contingency exercise on infectious disease 19-Jun-2008
CHP advises a kindergarten-cum-child care centre to suspend classes 19-Jun-2008
Undeclared drug ingredients found in products advertised for managing sexual dysfunction 18-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 18-Jun-2008
CHP investigating four suspected food poisoning cases 17-Jun-2008
Public urged not to take a slimming product with unregistered drug ingredients 17-Jun-2008
HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2008 17-Jun-2008
Two suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 16-Jun-2008
DH orders recall of product with undeclared drug analogue 16-Jun-2008
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 16-Jun-2008
CHP advises kindergarten-cum-nursery to suspend classes 16-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 16-Jun-2008
Specimens collected from man proved H5 negative 16-Jun-2008
Recommendations on influenza vaccination for 2008/09 announced 16-Jun-2008
CHP received a report of man with influenza symptoms 16-Jun-2008
CHP investigating two cases of EV-71 13-Jun-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 12-Jun-2008
Unregistered drug analogue found in a slimming product 11-Jun-2008
CHP investigating three cases of EV-71 11-Jun-2008
CHP investigating three cases of EV-71 10-Jun-2008
A case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 10-Jun-2008
Exercise Equator tests Government's response to public health incidents related to Equestrian Events 6-Jun-2008
Exercise Equator to assess Government's response to public health incidents during Equestrian Events 5-Jun-2008
Slimming products with undeclared drug ingredients found 4-Jun-2008
Public urged not to consume products for managing sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug ingredients 4-Jun-2008
CHP investigating two cases of EV-71 4-Jun-2008
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared ingredients 3-Jun-2008
CHP advises kindergarten-cum-nursery to suspend classes 3-Jun-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 3-Jun-2008
CHP investigating four cases of EV71 2-Jun-2008
Report under influenza surveillance arrangement 1-Jun-2008
Undeclared drug ingredients found in products advertised for managing sexual dysfunction 29-May-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 29-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 29-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 28-May-2008
Public urged not to consume unregistered product for managing sexual dysfunction 27-May-2008
Three cases of EV-71 confirmed 27-May-2008
Public health team returns from Sichuan 27-May-2008
Three-year-old boy with encephalitis reported under the enhanced surveillance system 26-May-2008
Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 26-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 24-May-2008
Seven cases of EV-71 confirmed 22-May-2008
Public urged not to consume slimming products with undeclared ingredients 22-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 21-May-2008
CHP confirms an imported case of dengue fever 21-May-2008
CHP advises primary school to suspend classes for junior students 21-May-2008
CHP confirmed two EV71 cases 20-May-2008
Outbreak of respiratory tract infection in a child residential home 20-May-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 20-May-2008
CHP confirmed two cases of EV-71 infection 19-May-2008
HKSAR Government sends public health team to Sichuan 19-May-2008
CHP investigating two cases of EV-71 17-May-2008
Public urged not to consume unregistered products for managing sexual dysfunction 16-May-2008
DH urged public not to consume slimming product with undeclared drug ingredient 16-May-2008
Public urged not to consume products with undeclared ingredients 15-May-2008
Recall of a proprietary Chinese medicine with western drug ingredient 14-May-2008
Four EV71 cases confirmed 14-May-2008
CHP's website provides update information on EV71 9-May-2008
An EV-71 infection case confirmed 9-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 9-May-2008
Update of a food poisoning case in school 8-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 8-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 8-May-2008
Public urged not to consume a slimming product with undeclared ingredient 8-May-2008
Public urged not to consume a product with undeclared ingredient 7-May-2008
Government stays vigilant against EV-71 7-May-2008
DH orders the recall of a product with undeclared drug ingredient 7-May-2008
CHP investigating a suspected food poisoning case 7-May-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 7-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 7-May-2008
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 6-May-2008
CHP investigating two cases of EV-71 6-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 6-May-2008
DH joins with school principals to promote healthy eating 6-May-2008
Public reminded to watch out for unsafe cosmetic cream 5-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 5-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 4-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 3-May-2008
Update of suspected food poisoning case in school 2-May-2008
Update of influenza situation 2-May-2008
No report under influenza surveillance arrangement 1-May-2008
Joint departmental efforts to prevent EV71 30-Apr-2008
Three cases of EV-71 confirmed 30-Apr-2008
Update of influenza situation 30-Apr-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 30-Apr-2008
Two imported cases of dengue fever 29-Apr-2008
Update of influenza situation 29-Apr-2008
CHP investigated two suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 28-Apr-2008
A case of human myiasis confirmed 28-Apr-2008
Update of influenza situation 28-Apr-2008
No report under influenza surveillance arrangement 27-Apr-2008
No reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 26-Apr-2008
Public urged not to consume unregistered products for managing sexual dysfunction 25-Apr-2008
Update of influenza situation 25-Apr-2008
DH enhances office security following missing of patients' data 25-Apr-2008
Consultation with medical practitioners before taking Chinese medicines urged 24-Apr-2008
Update of influenza situation 24-Apr-2008
Proper use of Vitamin supplements urged 24-Apr-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 24-Apr-2008
DH closely monitors voluntary recall of device containing non-sterile radioactive material 23-Apr-2008
Update of influenza situation 23-Apr-2008
Public urged not to consume products for treating sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug 22-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 22-Apr-2008
An imported food poisoning case under investigation 21-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 21-Apr-2008
Control of infectious diseases in prisons satisfactory 21-Apr-2008
No reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 20-Apr-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 19-Apr-2008
No reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 19-Apr-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 18-Apr-2008
Expert Group Report on the deaths of three children released 18-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 18-Apr-2008
CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease 17-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 17-Apr-2008
Fruit Day promotes healthy eating among students (with photos) 17-Apr-2008
Public urged to guard against bacillary dysentery 16-Apr-2008
Students of special child care centre infected with respiratory virus 16-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 16-Apr-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 15-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 15-Apr-2008
Cigarettes containing low levels of tar and nicotine also harmful 15-Apr-2008
A special child care centre suspends classes for disinfection 14-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 14-Apr-2008
Vigilance against viral hepatitis E infection urged 14-Apr-2008
Report under influenza surveillance arrangement 13-Apr-2008
Update on laboratory results of the kindergarten which suspended classes 12-Apr-2008
No reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 12-Apr-2008
Public urged not to consume products for managing sexual dysfunction 11-Apr-2008
IOC Medical Director visits Hong Kong 11-Apr-2008
Public urged to guard against bacillary dysentery 11-Apr-2008
Kindergarten suspends classes for disinfection 11-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 11-Apr-2008
Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 11-Apr-2008
Territory-wide promotion of healthy eating in restaurants rolls out 10-Apr-2008
Public urged not to consume products for treating sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug 10-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 10-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 9-Apr-2008
CHP following up an UK report of hepatitis E infections in a vessel 9-Apr-2008
Public reminded to follow instructions from Chinese medicine practitioners when taking Chinese medicines 8-Apr-2008
CHP investigating case of EV-71 8-Apr-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 8-Apr-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 7-Apr-2008
Influenza surveillance arrangement 7-Apr-2008
A case of cholera confirmed 7-Apr-2008
No report under influenza surveillance arrangement 6-Apr-2008
No report today under influenza surveillance arrangement 5-Apr-2008
No report today under influenza surveillance arrangement 4-Apr-2008
Public reminded to guard against meningococcal infection 3-Apr-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 3-Apr-2008
Public urged not to consume products for treating sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug 3-Apr-2008
Application for Joyful Fruit Day closes next Thursday 2-Apr-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 2-Apr-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 1-Apr-2008
Chinese Medicines Board to issue "Notice of confirmation of transitional registration of proprietary Chinese medicine" 31-Mar-2008
Vigilance against seasonal RSV urged 31-Mar-2008
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 31-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 31-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 30-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 29-Mar-2008
Public urged not to consume products for treating sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug 28-Mar-2008
Public urged not to consume a slimming product with undeclared western drug ingredients 28-Mar-2008
DH's advice on the wearing of mask at school 28-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 28-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 27-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 26-Mar-2008
A case of human myiasis confirmed 26-Mar-2008
CHP investigating case of EV-71 25-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 25-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 24-Mar-2008
TB remains top infectious disease 23-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 23-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 22-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 21-Mar-2008
CHP investigating a case of EV-71 20-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 20-Mar-2008
Public urged not to consume unregistered impotence-treatment health products 19-Mar-2008
Public urged to guard against bacillary dysentery 19-Mar-2008
Health advice for travellers during festive period 19-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 19-Mar-2008
Imported case of Chikungunya Fever confirmed 18-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 18-Mar-2008
Update on influenza situation 17-Mar-2008
Experts of Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong meet to discuss seasonal flu 17-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 16-Mar-2008
Reports under influenza surveillance arrangement 15-Mar-2008
Gene sequencing shows no novel influenza virus 14-Mar-2008
Slimming product found containing undeclared western drug ingredients 14-Mar-2008
Public urged not to consume a slimming product with undeclared western drug ingredients 13-Mar-2008
Public urged not to consume unregistered impotence treatment product 13-Mar-2008
Update on influenza situation 13-Mar-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 12-Mar-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 11-Mar-2008
Case of necrotizing fasciitis under investigation 10-Mar-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 10-Mar-2008
A paediatric case in Tuen Mun Hospital under close watch 10-Mar-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 7-Mar-2008
Vigilant against seasonal influenza 6-Mar-2008
Update on institutional outbreaks of influenza 6-Mar-2008
Proprietary Chinese medicine found containing western drug ingredients 5-Mar-2008
Public urged to take precautionary measures against seasonal influenza 5-Mar-2008
Antibiotic resistant bacteria under close watch 4-Mar-2008
Proactive measures to prevent Typhoid Fever 4-Mar-2008
Three-year-old girl tests negative for avian influenza 4-Mar-2008
Outbreak of influenza-like illness in primary school 4-Mar-2008
Tests on 6-year-old girl show positive results to normal seasonal influenza 4-Mar-2008
CHP clarifies media report concerning a three -year-old boy admitted to Prince of Wales of Hospital 3-Mar-2008
Suspected poisoning case related to Chinese medicinal herbs under investigation 29-Feb-2008
Outbreak of influenza-like illness in primary school 29-Feb-2008
Annual HIV infection continues to rise 26-Feb-2008
Confirmation of a human case of avian flu in Shanwei 26-Feb-2008
Government on full alert against avian influenza 25-Feb-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 25-Feb-2008
Notification of a suspected human case of avian flu in Guangdong 25-Feb-2008
An outbreak of influenza-like illness in a children's residential centre 22-Feb-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 22-Feb-2008
Notification of a case of human avian flu in Guangxi 21-Feb-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 21-Feb-2008
Improper weight reduction may cause harmful effect 19-Feb-2008
Notification of a case of human avian flu in Hunan 18-Feb-2008
Public urged not to consume impotence treatment drug "Power 1 Walnut" 15-Feb-2008
Hong Kong is entering influenza season 13-Feb-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 11-Feb-2008
Public urged not to consume capsules for treating impotence with undeclared drug - updates 6-Feb-2008
CHP investigating three cases of food poisoning 6-Feb-2008
Public urged not to consume capsules for treating sexual dysfunction with undeclared drug 5-Feb-2008
Outbreak of influenza-like illness in a primary school under close watch 5-Feb-2008
Public strongly urged not to consume health product containing western ingredients 3-Feb-2008
Public urged not to consume health products found with western drug ingredients 2-Feb-2008
Undeclared western drug ingredients found in health product 1-Feb-2008
CHP keeps close watch at Flu situation 31-Jan-2008
An imported case of dengue fever 31-Jan-2008
Imported case of Chikungunya Fever confirmed 30-Jan-2008
Update on suspected food poisoning case 25-Jan-2008
A case of scombroid fish poisoning 25-Jan-2008
CHP investigating a suspected food poisoning case 24-Jan-2008
Public reminded to take measures against cold weather 24-Jan-2008
Slimming products found containing western drug ingredient 17-Jan-2008
A case of Streptococcus suis infection under investigation 17-Jan-2008
Public urged not to consume health products with undeclared western drug ingredients 15-Jan-2008
DH and Shenzhen health agency sign agreement 15-Jan-2008
A case of human myiasis confirmed 15-Jan-2008
Public reminded to take measures against cold weather 13-Jan-2008
Public reminded to follow instructions from Chinese medicine practitioners when taking Chinese medicines 11-Jan-2008
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine with harmful ingredient 11-Jan-2008
Unregistered drug found in a slimming capsule 10-Jan-2008
Influenza under close watch 10-Jan-2008
Two imported cases of dengue fever 10-Jan-2008
CHP investigating an acute gastroenteritis outbreak at an elderly home 9-Jan-2008
CHP investigating an acute gastroenteritis outbreak at an elderly home 7-Jan-2008
CHP investigating an imported food poisoning case 4-Jan-2008
CHP investigating an acute gastroenteritis outbreak at an elderly home 4-Jan-2008
Licensing system for Chinese medicines traders to take full effect next Friday 3-Jan-2008
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 2-Jan-2008

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11 Jan 2008