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2018

Subject Date
Results of Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards (Phase IX) announced 31-December-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 31-December-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 31-December-2018
Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme Phase 2 to start tomorrow 31-December-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 31-December-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 30-December-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 29-December-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 29-December-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 29-December-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 28-December-2018
Quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccines previously suspended pass quality testing 28-December-2018
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at elderly home in Wong Tai Sin 28-December-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 28-December-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 28-December-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming product with undeclared controlled ingredients 27-December-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 26-December-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 26-December-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 24-December-2018
CHP investigates fatal case of invasive pneumococcal disease 24-December-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-December-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 22-December-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 21-December-2018
Enhanced inspection during Christmas and New Year period against illegal sale of alcohol to minors and smoking offences 21-December-2018
DH to extend Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme on January 1 21-December-2018
Batch recall of Irbesartan HCT Actavis Tablets 150/12.5mg 20-December-2018
DH investigates suspected illegal sale and possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine 18-December-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak at primary school in Eastern District 18-December-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 18-December-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks in three schools 17-December-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 17-December-2018
FHB and DH to actively follow up on recommendations of Ombudsman 13-December-2018
Vigilance against common and travel-related infectious diseases urged in Christmas and New Year holidays 13-December-2018
CHP investigates case of severe enterovirus 71 infection 10-December-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 10-December-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Sha Tin 10-December-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive pneumococcal infection 10-December-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 10-December-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 9-December-2018
DH echoes Hong Kong Cancer Day 2018 9-December-2018
DH launches "Healthy Hong Kong 2025 | Move for Health" Campaign 8-December-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against upcoming cold weather 7-December-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 5-December-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Sha Tin 5-December-2018
CHP investigates cluster of Legionnaires' disease in community 4-December-2018
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at primary school in Southern District 4-December-2018
CHP investigates imported case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 3-December-2018
Public clinics fully resume flu vaccination service 3-December-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-December-2018
Public urged to deepen understanding on AIDS prevention 1-December-2018
DH urges public not to buy or use facial mask with controlled substance 30-November-2018
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 30-November-2018
Audiologist profession accredited under Pilot Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions 30-November-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 30-November-2018
DH provides updates on quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccines 29-November-2018
Man sentenced for assaulting Tobacco Control Inspector 29-November-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 29-November-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tai Po 29-November-2018
DH to enforce new alcohol legislation starting tomorrow 29-November-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre in Causeway Bay 28-November-2018
Dispatch arrangements of quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccines 27-November-2018
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter of 2018 27-November-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 26-November-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 26-November-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 25-November-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Kwai Chung 23-November-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 23-November-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Jiangsu 23-November-2018
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at primary school in Eastern District 21-November-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 21-November-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 20-November-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 19-November-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-November-2018
Update on food poisoning outbreak related to food premises in Kowloon Bay 16-November-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 16-November-2018
Director of Health observes School Outreach Vaccination Pilot Programme vaccination activity 16-November-2018
Exercise "Onyx" tests government response against poliomyelitis 15-November-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Kowloon Tong 15-November-2018
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 15-November-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Central and Western District 14-November-2018
New legislation to prohibit sale and supply of alcohol to minors in the course of business to commence on November 30 14-November-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 13-November-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 13-November-2018
Concerted efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance 13-November-2018
Woman arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products 12-November-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 12-November-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 9-November-2018
CHP appeals for vigilance against hepatitis A 9-November-2018
DH endorses recall of Ipufen Tablet 200mg 8-November-2018
CHP investigates case of severe enterovirus 71 infection 7-November-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning related to calcium oxalate raphide 7-November-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 7-November-2018
Case of ginkgo seed poisoning under CHP investigation 5-November-2018
SFH observes School Outreach Vaccination Pilot Programme vaccination activity 5-November-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 5-November-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 2-November-2018
CHP investigates probable case of botulism 2-November-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 2-November-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 2-November-2018
CHP investigates probable case of botulism 1-November-2018
CHP investigates suspected poisoning case after consumption of medicinal plant 31-October-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Guangxi 31-October-2018
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in elderly home 30-October-2018
Government releases Consultation Report on Regulation of Advanced Therapy Products 30-October-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 29-October-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 28-October-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tuen Mun 26-October-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 26-October-2018
Man sentenced for assaulting Tobacco Control Inspector 26-October-2018
Large-scale campaign Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China - Hong Kong Programme launched 25-October-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 24-October-2018
Rubella cases in Japan closely monitored 23-October-2018
Free influenza vaccination to start tomorrow 23-October-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 22-October-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 19-October-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in secondary school in Tseung Kwan O 19-October-2018
Recall of Chinese herbal medicine exceeding limits for arsenic 18-October-2018
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten in Kwai Tsing 18-October-2018
Consensus statement issued on phasing down use of dental amalgam in Hong Kong 18-October-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in secondary school in Southern District 16-October-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tin Shui Wai 15-October-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 15-October-2018
Seminar on healthy ageing marks 20th anniversary of DH's Elderly Health Service 13-October-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 12-October-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten in Tuen Mun 12-October-2018
HPV vaccine to be provided under Childhood Immunisation Programme 11-October-2018
Cluster of invasive Burkholderia cepacia infection under DH investigation 10-October-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 9-October-2018
Participants of Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme exceed 100 000 9-October-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Sheung Shui 8-October-2018
CHP investigates probable case of botulism 8-October-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 8-October-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 8-October-2018
Vaccination Subsidy Scheme 2018/19 to start on October 10 8-October-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 7-October-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume virility product with doubtful composition 5-October-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 5-October-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 5-October-2018
DH raids retail stall for suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines 4-October-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Hung Hom 4-October-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 4-October-2018
Heightened vigilance urged amid increase in local hand, foot and mouth disease and acute gastroenteritis activity 3-October-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 3-October-2018
Update on investigation into case of Legionnaires' disease 2-October-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 2-October-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 2-October-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Guangdong 30-September-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 30-Septemebr-2018
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 28-September-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 28-Septemebr-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-September-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-Septemebr-2018
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 21-September-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-Septemebr-2018
Anti-mosquito measures urged on festive occasion 21-September-2018
DH raids retail shops for suspected illegal sale and possession of unregistered pharmaceutical product 20-Septemebr-2018
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning cases 20-September-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 20-Septemebr-2018
DH investigates information security incident 20-September-2018
Diets and physical activity of preschool students show improvements 18-Septemebr-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 17-September-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 17-Septemebr-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 16-September-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-Septemebr-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 14-September-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 14-Septemebr-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 14-September-2018
Results of Pharmacists Registration Examinations June 2018 announced 14-Septemebr-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-September-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 13-Septemebr-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 10-September-2018
DH closely monitors a MERS case in Korea 9-Septemebr-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 7-September-2018
2019 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination to open for applications 7-Septemebr-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-September-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-Septemebr-2018
CHP investigates one additional local case of dengue fever 4-September-2018
Update on suspected food poisoning outbreak related to restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui 4-Septemebr-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 4-September-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 3-Septemebr-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in United Kingdom 3-September-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-Septemebr-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 31-August-2018
CHP investigates additional local case of dengue fever 30-August-2018
Smoking ban extended to three bus interchanges leading to expressways or tunnels 30-August-2018
Nutrient contents in student lunches show improvement 29-August-2018
CHP investigates one additional local case of dengue fever 28-August-2018
Safety alert on specific lots of CoaguChek blood coagulation test strips 28-August-2018
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in second quarter of 2018 28-August-2018
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 27-August-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 27-August-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 27-August-2018
CHP investigates two additional local cases of dengue fever 25-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-August-2018
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 24-August-2018
CHP investigates one additional local case of dengue fever 24-August-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 24-August-2018
CHP investigates four additional local cases of dengue fever 23-August-2018
Further recall of Eurogine SL intrauterine devices 23-August-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming products from unknown sources or of doubtful composition 23-August-2018
CHP investigates one additional local case of dengue fever 22-August-2018
CHP urges vigilance against communicable diseases in new school year 22-August-2018
CHP investigates two additional local cases of dengue fever 21-August-2018
CHP announces latest laboratory testing results on local cases of dengue fever 20-August-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 20-August-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Guangxi 20-August-2018
CHP investigates one additional local case of dengue fever 19-August-2018
CHP investigates four additional local cases of dengue fever 18-August-2018
CHP investigates four additional local cases of dengue fever 17-August-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak at child care centre in Kowloon City District 17-August-2018
CHP investigates three additional local cases of dengue fever 16-August-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning related to calcium oxalate raphide 16-August-2018
DH provides updates on follow-up on local cases of dengue fever 15-August-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 15-August-2018
CHP investigates local cases of dengue fever 14-August-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 13-August-2018
CHP investigates three suspected food poisoning clusters 10-August-2018
2018/19 vaccination programmes to be launched in October 10-August-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 10-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-August-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 6-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-August-2018
Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme starts today 6-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 2-August-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 1-August-2018
CHP investigates imported case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 1-August-2018
CHP investigates food poisoning outbreak related to wild mushrooms 1-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-August-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 31-July-2018
Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme to be launched on August 6 30-July-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 30-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-July-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus 71 infection 27-July-2018
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 27-July-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 27-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-July-2018
World Breastfeeding Week 2018 rallies support for breastfeeding 26-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-July-2018
CHP alerts public on bogus website 25-July-2018
CHP investigates suspected poisoning case after consumption of medicinal plant 23-July-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 23-July-2018
DH reiterates that supply of DTaP-IPV Vaccine is stable 23-July-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 23-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-July-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 20-July-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 20-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 17-July-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 16-July-2018
DH starts accepting applications for Project on Dental Services for Persons with Intellectual Disability 16-July-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 13-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 12-July-2018
CHP investigates imported cholera case 11-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-July-2018
CHP investigates a fatal case of paediatric influenza A infection 9-July-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 9-July-2018
EatSmart Schools promote healthy eating among primary students 6-July-2018
Recall of five valsartan-containing pharmaceutical products 6-July-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 6-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-July-2018
CHP investigates case of severe enterovirus 71 infection 5-July-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 4-July-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-July-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-June-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 29-June-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 29-June-2018
Travellers reminded of precautions against infectious diseases for healthy trips in summer vacation 29-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-June-2018
Updates on analysis of Enzyplex tablet announced 28-June-2018
Man sentenced for assaulting two Tobacco Control Inspectors 28-June-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming products from unknown sources or of doubtful composition 28-June-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 28-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-June-2018
Exercise "Sunstone" tests government response to "Disease X"(with photos/video) 27-June-2018
Overview of tuberculosis in Hong Kong in 2017 27-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-June-2018
DH endorses recall of Enzyplex tablets 26-June-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of red-eye syndrome at residential care home for persons with disabilities 26-June-2018
DH's Tobacco Control Office strengthens tobacco enforcement work 26-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-June-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 25-June-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 25-June-2018
CHP investigates two food poisoning clusters 22-June-2018
DH continues to investigate case of suspected mould contamination of pharmaceutical product 22-June-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 22-June-2018
DH investigates case of suspected mould contamination of pharmaceutical product 21-June-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak at residential child care centre in Wan Chai District 21-June-2018
DH raids retail shop for suspected illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products 21-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-June-2018
Transitional period of Smoking (Public Health) (Prescribed Information) Order ends today 20-June-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-June-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in primary school in Southern District 19-June-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming product from unknown sources or of doubtful composition 19-June-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 19-June-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 15-June-2018
Woman arrested for suspected illegal sale of slimming product with undeclared banned drug ingredient 15-June-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 15-June-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre in Wan Chai District 15-June-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 15-June-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 14-June-2018
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease 13-June-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 12-June-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten in Yau Tsim Mong District 11-June-2018
CHP closely monitors global situation of measles outbreaks 11-June-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-June-2018
Health tips for World Cup fans 10-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 10-June-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 9-June-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 8-June-2018
Update on suspected food poisoning clusters related to food premises in Kwun Tong 7-June-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in primary school in Wan Chai 7-June-2018
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 5-June-2018
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten in Southern District 4-June-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-June-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 1-June-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 1-June-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 1-June-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 1-June-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-June-2018
DH calls on smokers to support World No Tobacco Day 31-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 31-May-2018
CHP investigates two food poisoning clusters 30-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-May-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in United Arab Emirates 29-May-2018
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2018 29-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-May-2018
Additional one-off provision and increase in accumulation limit under Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme 28-May-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 28-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-May-2018
Heightened vigilance urged amid increasing activity of hand, foot and mouth disease and enterovirus 71 infection 25-May-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 25-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-May-2018
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 24-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-May-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 23-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-May-2018
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 22-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 19-May-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 18-May-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 18-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 18-May-2018
DH promotes healthy lifestyle 17-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 17-May-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tsuen Wan 16-May-2018
Family doctors play important role in prevention and control of non-communicable diseases 16-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-May-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in secondary school in Wan Chai 15-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-May-2018
Woman convicted for practice of Chinese medicine without registration and possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine 14-May-2018
CHP investigates case of food poisoning 14-May-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 14-May-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 12-May-2018
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection under CHP investigation 12-May-2018
CHP investigates two food poisoning clusters 11-May-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 7-May-2018
Government launches strategy and action plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases 4-May-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 4-May-2018
DH holds symposium to celebrate 40th anniversary of Central Health Education Unit 4-May-2018
DH notified of recall of specific lots of Accu-Chek Performa test strips 3-May-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-May-2018
Healthcare workers and public urged to maintain proper hand hygiene to prevent sepsis 3-May-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 27-April-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 27-April-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 26-April-2018
CHP continues to closely monitor measles cases in Okinawa, Japan and Taiwan 25-April-2018
Woman arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product 24-April-2018
DH holds event to sustain efforts of Joyful@HK campaign 20-April-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 20-April-2018
Measles cases in Okinawa, Japan closely monitored 19-April-2018
DH investigates case of proprietary Chinese medicine adulterated with Western drug ingredient 18-April-2018
DH invites proposals for Project on Dental Services for Persons with Intellectual Disability 16-April-2018
CHP's follow-up investigations in response to detection of H5 avian influenza virus on swab sample in Bird Garden 13-April-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 13-April-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 13-April-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in primary school in Tai Po 12-April-2018
CHP urges public not to use unsafe facial whitening cream 11-April-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 11-April-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 10-April-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 6-April-2018
CHP investigates food poisoning cluster 6-April-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 6-April-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 5-April-2018
Continued hygiene against respiratory diseases urged beyond winter influenza season 4-April-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-April-2018
Government launches public consultation on regulation of advanced therapy products 3-April-2018
Grave sweepers urged to take preventive measures against vector-borne diseases during Ching Ming Festival 2-April-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 1-April-2018
Suspension of enquiry hotline service of Chinese Medicine Division under Department of Health 31-March-2018
Suspected cases test negative for MERS-CoV 28-March-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 27-March-2018
CHP investigates three suspected food poisoning clusters 27-March-2018
Public urged to stay vigilant against infectious diseases in Easter and rainy season 26-March-2018
Public urged to work together to fight against tuberculosis 24-March-2018
Government survey reveals reduction in smoking 22-March-2018
Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases discusses seasonal influenza situation and enhanced vaccination in upcoming influenza season 21-March-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-March-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Oman 16-March-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and influenza B outbreak at kindergarten 15-March-2018
Recall of Chinese herbal medicine exceeding limit of pesticide residue 14-March-2018
Recall of Eurogine SL intrauterine devices 14-March-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 12-March-2018
CHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric influenza infection 11-March-2018
DH holds World Oral Health Day publicity event 11-March-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 10-March-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 9-March-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 9-March-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 9-March-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 8-March-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 8-March-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 8-March-2018
DH endorses recall of Dertec Cream 8-March-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 8-March-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume virility product with doubtful composition 7-March-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 6-March-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 5-March-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 5-March-2018
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 2-March-2018
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 1-March-2018
Suspected MERS cases reported 28-February-2018
Review of HIV/AIDS in 2017 27-February-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at residential child care centre in Causeway Bay 26-February-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 26-February-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 23-February-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming product from unknown sources or of doubtful composition 22-February-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak in tour group 22-February-2018
Public urged to continue their vigilance against influenza as school will soon resume 22-February-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 21-February-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 20-February-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 18-February-2018
CHP investigates two linked cases of psittacosis 15-February-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming products with doubtful composition 14-February-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A (H7N4) in Mainland 14-February-2018
CHP urges public not to use unsafe facial whitening cream 14-February-2018
Public and travellers urged to guard against infectious diseases in Lunar New Year holiday 14-February-2018
DH urges public not to buy or use two external products of doubtful composition 13-February-2018
Results of Pharmacists Registration Examinations December 2017 announced 13-February-2018
Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases discusses seasonal influenza situation and vaccine effectiveness 12-February-2018
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at secondary school in Ho Man Tin 12-February-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at RCHE in Yuen Long 12-February-2018
CHP notified of additional human case of avian influenza A (H7N9) in Guangdong 12-February-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 12-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 12-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 11-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 10-February-2018
DH further procures additional seasonal influenza vaccines to meet current demand 9-February-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning related to calcium oxalate raphide 8-February-2018
DH reiterates that influenza vaccination is safe and effective 8-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 8-February-2018
CHP investigates influenza B outbreaks at two primary schools and one kindergarten-cum-child care centre and influenza-like illness outbreak at primary school 7-February-2018
CHP investigates imported case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 7-February-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 7-February-2018
Public urged to guard against high influenza activity and maintain social distance among children to reduce infection risk 7-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 7-February-2018
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at kindergarten in Happy Valley 6-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 6-February-2018
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak and influenza-like illness outbreak at two primary schools 5-February-2018
Update on investigation into case of Legionnaires' disease 5-February-2018
CHP investigates two influenza B outbreaks at primary schools 5-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 5-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 4-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 3-February-2018
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak at kindergarten in Sha Tin 2-February-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 2-February-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 2-February-2018
Public urged to support World Cancer Day 2018 2-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 2-February-2018
Food and Health Bureau and Department of Health's response to Ombudsman's direct investigation report 2-February-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 1-February-2018
DH investigates case of undeclared Western drug ingredient detected in cream products prescribed by registered Chinese medicine practitioner 31-January-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and influenza B outbreak at kindergarten 31-January-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for persons with disabilities 31-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 31-January-2018
CHP investigates a case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and two influenza outbreaks at schools 30-January-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school in Sai Kung District 30-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 30-January-2018
Two suspected food poisoning cases under investigation 29-January-2018
CHP investigates two influenza outbreaks at primary schools 29-January-2018
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection under CHP investigation 29-January-2018
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 29-January-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 29-January-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 29-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 29-January-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 27-January-2018
DH procures additional seasonal influenza vaccines from vaccine suppliers 26-January-2018
DH investigates vaccines stored outside recommended temperature range in Lung Hing Tong Clinic 26-January-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and three outbreaks of influenza B at kindergartens 26-January-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 26-January-2018
CHP investigates three cases of severe paediatric influenza B infection 25-January-2018
Update on investigations into undeclared Western drug ingredient detected in powder prescribed by registered Chinese medicine practitioner 25-January-2018
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease 24-January-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 24-January-2018
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak at secondary school in Eastern District 23-January-2018
CHP urges public to be cautious in handling chilled poultry to guard against avian influenza 23-January-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 22-January-2018
CHP investigates parainfluenza outbreak at residential care home for the elderly in Wong Tai Sin 22-January-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 22-January-2018
CHP investigates food poisoning outbreak 19-January-2018
Public urged to stay alert against avian influenza 19-January-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tuen Mun 19-January-2018
Public urged not to buy or consume product of doubtful composition 18-January-2018
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tin Shui Wai and influenza-like illness outbreak at primary school in Tsuen Wan 17-January-2018
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school in Eastern District 17-January-2018
CHP investigates a case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and outbreak of influenza B at primary school in Sham Shui Po 15-January-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 15-January-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 14-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 14-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 13-January-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Xinjiang 12-January-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 12-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 12-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 11-January-2018
Hong Kong enters winter influenza season 10-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 10-January-2018
Update on latest MERS situation in Malaysia 9-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 9-January-2018
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 8-January-2018
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 8-January-2018
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 8-January-2018
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 7-January-2018
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Fujian 6-January-2018
Update on number of dengue fever cases 5-January-2018
Suspected MERS case reported 3-January-2018
CHP appeals for heightened vigilance against increasing seasonal influenza activity 3-January-2018

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