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2011

Subject Date
Notification of a human case of H5N1 in Shenzhen 30-Dec-2011
Woman arrested for selling unregistered pharmaceutical product 30-Dec-2011
Smoker jailed for assaulting tobacco control inspector 30-Dec-2011
Recall of Xeloda Tab 500mg 28-Dec-2011
Update on CHP's investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 28-Dec-2011
Man convicted of assaulting and obstructing tobacco control inspector 28-Dec-2011
Recommendation by the French authority on removal of PIP breast implants 23-Dec-2011
Warning on orally consumed product with banned and undeclared western drug ingredients 23-Dec-2011
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 23-Dec-2011
Adverse events related to Poly Implant Prothèse breast implants 22-Dec-2011
CHP investigates a Legionnaires' Disease case 21-Dec-2011
Recall of three B. Braun products 21-Dec-2011
CHP investigates a confirmed case of Listeriosis 21-Dec-2011
CHP enhances surveillance on human influenza A(H5N1) infection 21-Dec-2011
Undeclared western drug ingredients found in product 20-Dec-2011
Warning on a slimming product with banned and undeclared drug ingredients 20-Dec-2011
CHP investigates a Legionnaires' Disease case 20-Dec-2011
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 20-Dec-2011
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 20-Dec-2011
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 19-Dec-2011
CHP investigates VRE in elderly homes 16-Dec-2011
Re-introduction of Augmentin Tablets (375mg and 1g) in local market 16-Dec-2011
Woman tests negative for H5 avian flu virus 16-Dec-2011
CHP is tracing the contacts of the H5 dead bird 15-Dec-2011
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 14-Dec-2011
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 13-Dec-2011
Recall of anti-fungal drug Eraxis due to quality issues 12-Dec-2011
Man arrested for allegedly selling unregistered pharmaceutical product 12-Dec-2011
DH investigating sentinel event in private hospital 10-Dec-2011
Caution against two unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines 10-Dec-2011
Cold weather precautions urged for elderly and chronically ill 9-Dec-2011
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 9-Dec-2011
CHP investigates imported Legionnaires' Disease case 9-Dec-2011
Alert on herbal aconitum alkaloid poisoning 9-Dec-2011
Safety alert over Lenscare SH-System Monatslinsen contact lenses 7-Dec-2011
Safety alert on ursodeoxycholic acid containing drugs 6-Dec-2011
International meeting on Hong Kong's Chinese herb standards convened 6-Dec-2011
Imported case of cholera under investigation 5-Dec-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 5-Dec-2011
Appeal for vigilance and support in tackling AIDS 1-Dec-2011
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 1-Dec-2011
Recall of Qing Yin Wan 30-Nov-2011
DH investigating suspected case of Cushing’s syndrome with history of taking medicines prescribed by Chan Kwok-wing 30-Nov-2011
DH investigating vaccination claims by private doctor 30-Nov-2011
Requirements for labelling and package insert of proprietary Chinese medicines to take effect from December 1 30-Nov-2011
CHP closely monitoring new flu virus in US 29-Nov-2011
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak 29-Nov-2011
New 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for children 29-Nov-2011
AIDS situation in third quarter of 2011 29-Nov-2011
Illegal supply of unregistered drugs 28-Nov-2011
Recall of Eye Mo 36 Eye Drops 0.05% 28-Nov-2011
Recall of Glupozide 80mg tablet 28-Nov-2011
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 28-Nov-2011
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 26-Nov-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 26-Nov-2011
Recall of Merz Aesthetics' Radiesse Dermal Filler 25-Nov-2011
Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA 25-Nov-2011
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection under investigation 25-Nov-2011
Suspected overdose of chloral hydrate 24-Nov-2011
Recall of Marsedyl Elixir and Prophenin Elixir 24-Nov-2011
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 24-Nov-2011
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish 24-Nov-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 24-Nov-2011
Recall of Vidaza and alert on quality issues of four imported cancer drugs 23-Nov-2011
Radioactive sources go missing 22-Nov-2011
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control to participate in Hong Kong's Materia Medica Standards project 22-Nov-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 21-Nov-2011
Public views sought on HIV/AIDS strategies 21-Nov-2011
Recall of FreshKon Airis 1-Month contact lenses 18-Nov-2011
Recall of Omnaris Nasal Spray 50mcg due to quality defect 16-Nov-2011
Recall of Avaira and BioComfort XO contact lenses 16-Nov-2011
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 15-Nov-2011
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 15-Nov-2011
Contact tracing for illegal prescription of steroid cream incident underway 14-Nov-2011
Garden of Life pays tribute to organ donors 12-Nov-2011
Suspected illegal supply of prescription western drug by Chinese medicine practitioner 12-Nov-2011
Leptospirosis case under investigation 11-Nov-2011
Symposium on emergency preparedness and management of mass fatalities 10-Nov-2011
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 9-Nov-2011
Warning on slimming products with banned and undeclared drug ingredients 9-Nov-2011
CHP investigates a case of Legionnaires' Disease 9-Nov-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 9-Nov-2011
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 7-Nov-2011
Suspected case of scarlet fever with toxic shock syndrome 7-Nov-2011
CHP detects imported case of NDM-1 producing Enterobacteriaceae 5-Nov-2011
Safety alert over Abbott's FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System 2-Nov-2011
Government Vaccination Programme 2011/12 to be launched next month 28-Oct-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 27-Oct-2011
Psittacosis case confirmed 26-Oct-2011
Recall of Ternolol Tablet 25-Oct-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 25-Oct-2011
CHP investigates acute gastroenteritis outbreak in kindergarten 25-Oct-2011
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 24-Oct-2011
Action plan launched to reduce alcohol-related harm in Hong Kong 24-Oct-2011
Public urged to stay vigilant against Hand, Foot and Mouth disease 21-Oct-2011
Recall of Algikey injection due to quality defect 20-Oct-2011
A private hospital staff exposed to radiation by accident 20-Oct-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 19-Oct-2011
Suspected rubella outbreak involving three Indonesians investigated 16-Oct-2011
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in kindergarten 14-Oct-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 14-Oct-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 14-Oct-2011
A fatal case of Vibrio vulnificus infection investigated 12-Oct-2011
Recall of a western drug-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 07-Oct-2011
CHP investigates Influenza-like-illness outbreak 04-Oct-2011
A fatal case of Influenza A and Group A Streptococcal infection investigated 30-Sep-2011
Local scarlet fever (SF) activity remained stable after school resumption 28-Sep-2011
Recall of western drug-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 27-Sep-2011
Vaccination subsidy schemes launched today 26-Sep-2011
Safety Alert on Two St Jude Medical's Pacemakers - Accent DR and Anthem CRT-P 23-Sep-2011
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 19-Sep-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 19-Sep-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 16-Sep-2011
Alert over an HIV home test kit 15-Sep-2011
Patient safety international conference opens in Hong Kong 15-Sep-2011
Suspected case of scarlet fever with septic shock 14-Sep-2011
Vigilance urged against meningococcal infection 14-Sep-2011
CHP investigates imported Legionnaires' Disease case 12-Sep-2011
Recall of One Batch of Duoflue Cold Tablet 1000's 12-Sep-2011
Vaccination subsidy schemes for small children and elderly to be launched in September 12-Sep-2011
Announcement of results of Registration Examination for Pharmacists 12-Sep-2011
Suspected case of scarlet fever requiring ICU admission 10-Sep-2011
Consensus reached at Tripartite Meeting on Infectious Diseases 9-Sep-2011
Appeal Board Panel under Human Organ Transplant Ordinance appointed 9-Sep-2011
Paul FAN appointed as the International Collaboration Senior Adviser of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM), People's Republic of China (PRC) 8-Sep-2011
Smoker convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 7-Sep-2011
Tripartite meeting focuses on infectious diseases 7-Sep-2011
Case of Group A Streptococcal infection requiring ICU admission 5-Sep-2011
A fatal case of Group A Streptococcal infection investigated 3-Sep-2011
Recall of Neurolite for Inj with Buffer Vial 2-Sep-2011
2012 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination 2-Sep-2011
Recall of drug-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 1-Sep-2011
Case of severe Group A Streptococcal infection investigated 30-Aug-2011
Suspected case of scarlet fever with septic shock 30-Aug-2011
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 30-Aug-2011
Vigilance against communicable diseases in new school year 29-Aug-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 29-Aug-2011
Safety alert on ShoulderFlex massager 26-Aug-2011
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 26-Aug-2011
Smoking rate hits 30-year low 24-Aug-2011
AIDS situation in second quarter of 2011 23-Aug-2011
Recall of Avaira Toric and BioComfort XO Toric contact lenses 22-Aug-2011
Public urged to prevent EV71 infection and HFMD 22-Aug-2011
Suspend use of Avaira Toric daily contact lenses advisable 20-Aug-2011
Public urged not to buy or consume unknown slimming products from Internet 19-Aug-2011
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredients 19-Aug-2011
Public urged not to buy or consume unknown slimming products from Internet 17-Aug-2011
Recall of an adulterated fake proprietary Chinese medicine 16-Aug-2011
Recall of Bayer's Contour and Contour TS Glucose Test Strips 16-Aug-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 11-Aug-2011
Recall of One batch of GSK Coldrex+C Tablet 20's 11-Aug-2011
Vigilance urged against hand, foot and mouth disease 11-Aug-2011
A severe case of Group A Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome 11-Aug-2011
Suspected food poisoning case under investigation 10-Aug-2011
Recall of heavy metal-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 10-Aug-2011
CHP detects imported case of NDM-1 producing Enterobacteriaceae 09-Aug-2011
Caution against atropine-tainted Chinese herbal powder 08-Aug-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 08-Aug-2011
CHP investigates Japanese encephalitis case 05-Aug-2011
Confirmed case of Shiga toxin producing E. coli O124:H19 infection under investigation 05-Aug-2011
Smoker convicted of criminal intimidation and assault on tobacco control inspectors 05-Aug-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 05-Aug-2011
Voluntary Recall of suspected non-sterile 0.3% Potassium Chloride and 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV Infusion 03-Aug-2011
Voluntary recall of Chinese medicines 03-Aug-2011
Extension of Recall of GlaxoSmithKline's Augmentin 02-Aug-2011
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicines manufactured by Luen Wing Chinese Medicine Manufacture Company Limited 02-Aug-2011
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 02-Aug-2011
Caution against four contaminated proprietary Chinese medicines 01-Aug-2011
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 01-Aug-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 01-Aug-2011
DH committed to promoting breastfeeding 30-Jul-2011
Recall of Two Mona Lisa Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices 29-Jul-2011
A critical case of Group A Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome 29-Jul-2011
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 29-Jul-2011
Recall of Alterna R Sterile Post-Operative ostomy bags due to sterility problem 28-Jul-2011
Case of severe Group A Streptococcal infection investigated 28-Jul-2011
Caution with the use of two drugs and serotonergic psychiatric medications 27-Jul-2011
Necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 27-Jul-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 27-Jul-2011
A case of scarlet fever requiring ICU admission 23-Jul-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 23-Jul-2011
Hong Kong's achievement of hepatitis B goal verified by WHO 22-Jul-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 22-Jul-2011
Update on CHP's investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 21-Jul-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 20-Jul-2011
Public urged to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease 20-Jul-2011
New book describes how to lead a happy retirement life 19-Jul-2011
Recall of GlaxoSmithKline's Augmentin 375mg tablet 18-Jul-2011
Incident report on reproductive technology procedure 16-Jul-2011
Smoker convicted for resisting TCIs exercising their duty 15-Jul-2011
CHP investigating case of suspected food poisoning 14-Jul-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 14-Jul-2011
Recall of five proprietary Chinese medicines due to quality issue 12-Jul-2011
Recall of three batches of Navelbine Injection 11-Jul-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 11-Jul-2011
Over 180 schools join EatSmart School Accreditation Scheme 11-Jul-2011
A paediatric case of Group A Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome 10-Jul-2011
Smokers convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspectors 8-Jul-2011
Alert over increase in adenovirus activity 7-Jul-2011
Confirmed cholera case under investigation 6-Jul-2011
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine found to contain excessive lead 5-Jul-2011
Smoker convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 5-Jul-2011
Stay vigilant against Chickenpox 4-Jul-2011
New website of Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong launched 4-Jul-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 4-Jul-2011
Update on food poisoning cases at Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant 2-Jul-2011
Herbal Aconitum Alkaloid Poisoning Alert 30-Jun-2011
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 30-Jun-2011
Two clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 30-Jun-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 29-Jun-2011
Update on food poisoning cases at Jordan restaurant 29-Jun-2011
Recall of four Welfore sennosides drugs 28-Jun-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 28-Jun-2011
Update on scarlet fever in Hong Kong 27-Jun-2011
Fatal necrotising fasciitis case under investigation 25-Jun-2011
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 25-Jun-2011
Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation 24-Jun-2011
Woman arrested for allegedly selling slimming products with undeclared and banned drug ingredients 24-Jun-2011
Recall of arsenic-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 24-Jun-2011
Alert on performance of two automated external defibrillators 23-Jun-2011
Update on laboratory tests of the two fatal scarlet fever cases 23-Jun-2011
Suspected food poisoning case investigated 22-Jun-2011
Safety alert over Roche blood glucose strip 21-Jun-2011
Scientific Committee's Recommendations on influenza vaccination for 2011/12 season 21-Jun-2011
Suspected fatal case of scarlet fever under investigation 21-Jun-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 21-Jun-2011
Recall of two plasticiser-tainted products 20-Jun-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 20-Jun-2011
Alert over high level of scarlet fever cases 20-Jun-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 20-Jun-2011
Suspected Poisoning due to tropane alkaloids tainted Chinese medicinal herb 18-Jun-2011
Recall of two Vitamins 17-Jun-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 16-Jun-2011
Woman convicted for assaulting tobacco control inspector 15-Jun-2011
Cluster of scarlet fever cases investigated 15-Jun-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 14-Jun-2011
Day creche with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend operation 14-Jun-2011
A severe case of scarlet fever investigated 13-Jun-2011
Recall of GlaxoSmithKline's Augmentin powder for syrup 457mg/5ml 10-Jun-2011
Suspension of AIDS hotline service 10-Jun-2011
Statutory reporting of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections 10-Jun-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 10-Jun-2011
Recall of GlaxoSmithKline's French-made Augmentin powder for syrup 156mg/5ml 9-Jun-2011
Suspected malaria case on container vessel 8-Jun-2011
DH's response on death of Stanley schoolboy 8-Jun-2011
Alert over increase in respiratory viral infections 8-Jun-2011
Case of scarlet fever investigated 7-Jun-2011
Kindergarten with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 7-Jun-2011
Safety alert over certain Cameron pulse generators 7-Jun-2011
Recall of Potassium Chloride Injection 3-Jun-2011
Update on outbreak of Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli infection in Germany 3-Jun-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 3-Jun-2011
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 3-Jun-2011
Recall of three registered pharmaceutical products related to the plasticizer incident 2-Jun-2011
Recall of six pharmaceutical products related to the DEHP incident 1-Jun-2011
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 1-Jun-2011
Case of scarlet fever investigated 1-Jun-2011
Warning on slimming products with banned drug ingredients 1-Jun-2011
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 31-May-2011
Support "World No Tobacco Day" 30-May-2011
A fatal case of scarlet fever investigated 30-May-2011
CHP is closely monitoring the outbreak of haemolytic uraemic syndrome in Germany 30-May-2011
Safety alert about use of pain relieving product 27-May-2011
Recall of Brand's Calcium Grow Chewable Tablets 27-May-2011
AIDS situation in first quarter of 2011 26-May-2011
Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 24-May-2011
Recall of Braunoderm disinfectant solution 23-May-2011
Nursery school with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 23-May-2011
Caution against Enterovirus 71 infection and Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 19-May-2011
World Family Doctor Day recognises contribution by family doctors 19-May-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 18-May-2011
Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated 18-May-2011
Public urged to guard against meningococcal infection 17-May-2011
Woman arrested for selling of slimming products with banned drugs 16-May-2011
More safety alert on contaminated Rhizoma Atractylodis 16-May-2011
Poisoning due to tropane alkaloids tainted Chinese medicinal herb 13-May-2011
Total recall of Cyclovax Cream 5% 12-May-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 12-May-2011
Preventive measures against heat stroke and sun burn 12-May-2011
CHP investigating suspected ciguatoxin poisoning cases 9-May-2011
Public health exercise focuses on cross-boundary communication and coordination 9-May-2011
Recall of mercury-tainted proprietary Chinese medicine 6-May-2011
Two persons arrested for allegedly selling slimming products with banned drug ingredients 6-May-2011
Alert on voluntary recall and corrective action by Defibtech on semi-automatic external defibrillators 4-May-2011
CHP investigates Legionnaires' Disease case 4-May-2011
Recall of Cyclovax Cream 5% 4-May-2011
Woman arrested for selling slimming product with banned drug ingredients 29-Apr-2011
Recall of unregistered pharmaceutical product 26-Apr-2011
Two clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 26-Apr-2011
Suspected poisoning case linked to Chinese medicinal herb 20-Apr-2011
Suspected poisoning related to consumption of puffer fish 20-Apr-2011
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine found to contain excessive lead 19-Apr-2011
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine found to contain excessive arsenic 18-Apr-2011
Seminar on infection control in elderly homes 18-Apr-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 18-Apr-2011
CHP investigates confirmed case of severe influenza B infection 15-Apr-2011
Recall of microbial contaminated protective wipes and adhesive removers 15-Apr-2011
Recall of mislabelled prescription drug 15-Apr-2011
New pneumococcal vaccine recommended for children immunisation programme 15-Apr-2011
Further update on investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 14-Apr-2011
Month-long activities to promote fruit eating habit among students 14-Apr-2011
In praise of "smart eating" 13-Apr-2011
Update on CHP's investigation into Legionnaires' Disease case 11-Apr-2011
Experts meet in Hong Kong to discuss medical devices 11-Apr-2011
Campaign advocates partnership with family doctors for better health 10-Apr-2011
DH endorses the Recall of Multi-12 For IV INF 8-Apr-2011
Use benzocaine products with caution 8-Apr-2011
Recall of Lasix injection because of potential safety issue 7-Apr-2011
CHP detects a case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae 7-Apr-2011
Concerted efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance 7-Apr-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 7-Apr-2011
CHP receives investigation findings from MOH 7-Apr-2011
Recall of a proprietary Chinese medicine (pCm) with excessive pesticide residues 6-Apr-2011
Alert on use of Quinine Sulphate Products for nocturnal leg cramps 6-Apr-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 6-Apr-2011
CHP investigating a food complaint 6-Apr-2011
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 3-Apr-2011
Vigilance against meningococcal infection 3-Apr-2011
Updated information on the risks of plutonium 31-Mar-2011
Influenza activity in HK back to baseline level 31-Mar-2011
CHP investigating a report from Hospital Authority 30-Mar-2011
WHO holds technical meeting on classification of traditional medicine in Hong Kong 30-Mar-2011
Taiwan's China Medical University to participate in HK's Chinese herb standards project 30-Mar-2011
Call for vigilance against community-associated MRSA infection 29-Mar-2011
Public urged to guard against meningococcal infection 28-Mar-2011
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine catch-up programme to end on March 31 28-Mar-2011
Mandatory radiation checks for international passengers from Japan not indicated 26-Mar-2011
Recall of Cebemyxine eye drops 23-Mar-2011
Recall of Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection due to quality defect 18-Mar-2011
Public warned against buying claimed "iodide tablets" 18-Mar-2011
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in a kindergarten 18-Mar-2011
Cluster of poisoning cases from mislabelled Chinese herb investigated 18-Mar-2011
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in a kindergarten 16-Mar-2011
Cluster of poisoning cases from mislabelled Chinese herb investigated 16-Mar-2011
Precautionary recall of proprietary Chinese medicine found by Macau to have excessive lead 15-Mar-2011
Smoker convicted of assault on tobacco control inspector 15-Mar-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 14-Mar-2011
Immediate suspension of use of mislabelled Chinese herb "Flos Campsis" 12-Mar-2011
Recall of two unregistered drugs 10-Mar-2011
Warning on slimming product with banned drug ingredient 10-Mar-2011
Update on Japanese suspension of two paediatric vaccines 09-Mar-2011
DH response on Japanese suspension of Pfizer pneumococcal vaccine 06-Mar-2011
Recall of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Vaccines with possible quality defect 04-Mar-2011
CHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA 04-Mar-2011
CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak in secondary school 04-Mar-2011
Caution with long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitor drugs 03-Mar-2011
Quarantine agreement signed for Shenzhen university games 03-Mar-2011
Another case of Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza detected 02-Mar-2011
Safety alert on ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion sets 02-Mar-2011
Announcement of Results of Registration Examination for Pharmacists 01-Mar-2011
HIV/AIDS situation in 2010 reviewed 01-Mar-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 28-Feb-2011
Another suspected food poisoning case under investigation 25-Feb-2011
Another suspected food poisoning case under investigation 22-Feb-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 22-Feb-2011
Public urged to guard against meningococcal infection 21-Feb-2011
Another case of Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza detected 18-Feb-2011
Caution with the use of two drugs 18-Feb-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 18-Feb-2011
United States recalling Jantoven Warfarin Sodium 3mg Tablets 18-Feb-2011
Another case of Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza detected 17-Feb-2011
Another case of Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza detected 16-Feb-2011
Caution against injection needle supplied with Lucentis Intravitreal Injection 15-Feb-2011
Results of Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards (Phase III) announced 15-Feb-2011
Three clusters of suspected food poisoning cases investigated 14-Feb-2011
Safety concern on Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System 11-Feb-2011
Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza virus detected 11-Feb-2011
Suspected flu case found EV 71 positive 11-Feb-2011
Pandemrix swine flu vaccine not registered in Hong Kong 09-Feb-2011
Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza virus detected 09-Feb-2011
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 09-Feb-2011
Influenza situation update 07-Feb-2011
Norovirus outbreak in elderly home under close watch 07-Feb-2011
Special holiday update on flu situation 05-Feb-2011
Special holiday update on flu situation 03-Feb-2011
Tamiflu-resistant human swine influenza virus detected 31-Jan-2011
Voluntary recall of anti-acne cream 28-Jan-2011
DH's response to a sentinel event in private hospital 27-Jan-2011
Public reminded of health measures during cold weather 27-Jan-2011
Rotavirus outbreak in elderly home under close watch 27-Jan-2011
Serious safety concern on some Medico implantable pacemakers 27-Jan-2011
Caution against use of alco-prep cleansing swabs supplied together with injection products 25-Jan-2011
Update on flu situation 24-Jan-2011
Kindergarten with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes 24-Jan-2011
Public urged to stay vigilant against influenza 23-Jan-2011
CHP investigates influenza case with severe complication 21-Jan-2011
Smoker sentenced for obstructing tobacco control inspector 20-Jan-2011
New website advocates Change for Health 20-Jan-2011
Two influenza-like-illness outbreaks 19-Jan-2011
Recall of Vivotif typhoid fever vaccine 19-Jan-2011
Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 18-Jan-2011
CHP investigating case of influenza with severe complication 18-Jan-2011
CHP investigates a GBS suspected case 18-Jan-2011
CHP investigates influenza-like-illness outbreak 18-Jan-2011
Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection 17-Jan-2011
Hong Kong enters influenza peak season 17-Jan-2011
CHP investigates influenza-like-illness outbreak 17-Jan-2011
Suspected contamination of Chinese herbal powder 15-Jan-2011
Notification of a human case of swine influenza in Jiangsu 15-Jan-2011
Consensus reached at Tripartite Meeting on Infectious Diseases 12-Jan-2011
Public urged to guard against meningococcal infection 11-Jan-2011
Public urged not to use consumer product containing controlled ingredient 11-Jan-2011
Resumption of Sale of Abbott's Optium Omega glucose test strips 11-Jan-2011
Increase in respiratory viral infections cautioned 10-Jan-2011
Tripartite meeting on infectious diseases to be held in HK 10-Jan-2011
Call to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection 7-Jan-2011
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' Disease 6-Jan-2011
Norovirus outbreak in elderly home under close watch 6-Jan-2011
Organ donation gains wider social acceptance 2-Jan-2011

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