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2019

Subject Date
Suspected MERS case reported 31-December-2019
CHP closely monitors cluster of pneumonia cases on Mainland 31-December-2019
Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme to extend coverage to Hong Kong residents aged 50 to 75 tomorrow 31-December-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 30-December-2019
New and revised statutory no smoking areas in public transport facilities 30-December-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 30-December-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 28-December-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Qatar 27-December-2019
Update on dengue fever 27-December-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 24-December-2019
CHP investigates case of severe enterovirus 71 infection 24-December-2019
New arrangement for second dose of measles vaccination under DH's Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme 23-December-2019
Update on dengue fever 20-December-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 19-December-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 19-December-2019
DH to extend coverage of Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme to Hong Kong residents aged 50 to 75 19-December-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza C infection 18-December-2019
CHP appeals for heightened vigilance against scarlet fever 18-December-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of red-eye syndrome at residential care home for the elderly 18-December-2019
Man sentenced for assaulting Tobacco and Alcohol Control Inspector 18-December-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 17-December-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 13-December-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection 13-December-2019
Director of Health observes school outreach vaccination activity 13-December-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 12-December-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Wong Tai Sin District 12-December-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tsing Yi 11-December-2019
CHP notified of imported case of Zika Virus Infection in Guangdong 11-December-2019
Safety alert on NADAL hCG Pregnancy Test 10-December-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 9-December-2019
Maintain hygiene and get vaccinated early against infectious diseases for Christmas and New Year holidays 9-December-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 8-December-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 6-December-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Fanling 6-December-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 6-December-2019
DH launches first language assessment tool for Cantonese-speaking preschool children 5-December-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 5-December-2019
CHP investigates fatal case of invasive pneumococcal disease 4-December-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against upcoming cold weather 4-December-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 3-December-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to calcium oxalate raphide 2-December-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 2-December-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 2-December-2019
Early closure of Hung Hom Methadone Clinic today 1-December-2019
CHP closely monitors plague cases in Mainland 29-November-2019
Update on dengue fever 29-November-2019
Recall of two ranitidine-containing products 27-November-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 26-November-2019
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter of 2019 26-November-2019
DH reports incident of loss of patient data 25-November-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 25-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 23-November-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 22-November-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 22-November-2019
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 21-November-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 21-November-2019
DH clinics service arrangement today 20-November-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at residential child care centre in Wan Chai District 19-November-2019
DH announces latest arrangements for clinics 19-November-2019
CHP closely monitors additional plague case in Inner Mongolia 18-November-2019
Suspension of evening services of Yau Ma Tei Dental Clinic under DH 18-November-2019
Service arrangements of methadone clinics today 18-November-2019
Early closure of DH daytime clinic services in Yau Ma Tei 18-November-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 18-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 17-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 16-November-2019
Batch recall of Minocycline HCl for Intravenous Infusion 100mg "Taiyo" 15-November-2019
Update on dengue fever 15-November-2019
DH announces latest arrangements for clinics 15-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 15-November-2019
DH clinics service arrangement today 15-November-2019
CHP notified by National Health Commission of two plague cases 14-November-2019
DH announces latest arrangements for clinics 14-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 14-November-2019
Service arrangements of Yau Ma Tei Methadone Clinic today 14-November-2019
DH clinics service arrangement today 14-November-2019
DH announces latest arrangements for clinics 13-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 13-November-2019
Early closure of Madam Yung Fung Shee Maternal and Child Health Centre 13-November-2019
Service arrangements of Yau Ma Tei, Tuen Mun and Cheung Chau methadone clinics today 13-November-2019
DH clinics service arrangement today 13-November-2019
Early closure of Lady Trench Methadone Clinic today 12-November-2019
Early closure of Yau Ma Tei, Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long Methadone Clinics today 12-November-2019
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming product with undeclared Western drug ingredient 12-November-2019
Recall of Ulticer Tab 150mg 12-November-2019
DH announces arrangements for evening clinics 12-November-2019
DH clinic to open at a later time today 12-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 11-November-2019
DH announces arrangements for evening clinics 11-November-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-November-2019
DH clinics maintain normal service 11-November-2019
Early closure of Yau Ma Tei and Sham Shui Po Methadone Clinics today 10-November-2019
Early closure of Sha Tin (Tai Wai) Methadone Clinic today 10-November-2019
Early closure of Lady Trench Methadone Clinic today 10-November-2019
Ceremony marks Organ Donation Day 2019 and 50th anniversary of first kidney transplant in Hong Kong 9-November-2019
Update on dengue fever 8-November-2019
CHP investigates and updates on two outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis in schools 7-November-2019
SFH observes school outreach activity for seasonal influenza vaccination 7-November-2019
Recall of five ranitidine-containing products 7-November-2019
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 7-November-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae at elderly home in Southern District 6-November-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 6-November-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak at residential child care centre in Wan Chai District 6-November-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 5-November-2019
CHP investigates local case of dengue fever 4-November-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Fanling 4-November-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-November-2019
Early closure of three methadone clinics 2-November-2019
Early closure of Violet Peel Methadone Clinic today 2-November-2019
Recall of six ranitidine-containing products 1-November-2019
Update on dengue fever 1-November-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Sham Shui Po 1-November-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in United Arab Emirates 1-November-2019
West Kowloon Government Offices Student Health Service Centre officially opens 1-November-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 31-October-2019
Recall of three batches of Nutriflex Omega Special Emulsion for Infusion 31-October-2019
Three professions accredited under Pilot Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions 31-October-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O 31-October-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at primary school in Sham Shui Po 30-October-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Ma On Shan 28-October-2019
CHP investigates fatal case of Streptococcus suis infection 28-October-2019
CHP investigates two outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centres 28-October-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 28-October-2019
Early closure of Yau Ma Tei Methadone Clinic and Sham Shui Po Methadone Clinic today 27-October-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 27-October-2019
Update on dengue fever 25-October-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 24-October-2019
CHP investigates two outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection 24-October-2019
Early closure of Yuen Long Methadone Clinic today 21-October-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 21-October-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 21-October-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 21-October-2019
Early closure of Sham Shui Po Methadone Clinic today 20-October-2019
Closure of Yau Ma Tei Methadone Clinic today 20-October-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 18-October-2019
Operating hours of Yuen Long Methadone Clinic to be adjusted 17-October-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in primary school in Yau Ma Tei 17-October-2019
CHP investigates two outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis 17-October-2019
Free influenza vaccination to start on October 23 17-October-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 16-October-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 14-October-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 14-October-2019
Early closure of some Methadone Clinics today 13-October-2019
Closure of Yuen Long and Sha Tin (Tai Wai) Methadone Clinics today 13-October-2019
Recall of Epadoren Solution for Injection 50mg/2ml 11-October-2019
Recall of one batch of Human Albumin Octapharma 20% Infusion 11-October-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten in Sha Tin 11-October-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Mong Kok 11-October-2019
Update on dengue fever 11-October-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 10-October-2019
Recall of Mitomycin-C powder for injection products 10-October-2019
CHP investigates imported cholera case 9-October-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 9-October-2019
Suspension of evening dental services of Government Dental Clinics today 9-October-2019
Regulatory control of skin antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine to be enhanced 8-October-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 8-October-2019
DH announces arrangements for evening clinics 8-October-2019
DH clinics to maintain normal daytime service 8-October-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 7-October-2019
Early closure of Yau Ma Tei Methadone Clinic today 6-October-2019
Suspected case tests negative for Ebola virus 6-October-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 6-October-2019
CHP investigates fatal case of invasive pneumococcal disease 5-October-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 5-October-2019
Closure of some methadone clinics today 5-October-2019
Early closure of some methadone clinics today 5-October-2019
Postponement of examination of Midwives Council of Hong Kong 4-October-2019
Further recall of antiseptic product 4-October-2019
Update on dengue fever 4-October-2019
Early closure of methadone clinics today 4-October-2019
DH announcement on service of dental clinics and chest clinics 4-October-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at special school in Yuen Long 4-October-2019
Suspected Ebola virus disease reported 4-October-2019
Vaccination Subsidy Scheme 2019/20 to start on October 9 3-October-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 3-October-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 2-October-2019
Early closure of Lady Trench Methadone Clinic today 2-October-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tseung Kwan O 2-October-2019
Closure of some methadone clinics today 1-October-2019
Closure of some methadone clinics today 1-October-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-October-2019
Early closure of Violet Peel Methadone Clinic tomorrow 30-September-2019
Further recall of antiseptic products 30-September-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten in Sham Shui Po 30-September-2019
Reorganisation of Department of Health 30-September-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Sha Tin 30-September-2019
Recall of Weidos Tablets 150mg 30-September-2019
DH monitors safety of breast implants 30-September-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 30-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-September-2019
Early closure of Violet Peel Methadone Clinic today and tomorrow 29-September-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Sha Tin 27-September-2019
Recall of two ranitidine-containing products 27-September-2019
Tripartite meeting enhances co-operation against communicable diseases 27-September-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 27-September-2019
Update on dengue fever 27-September-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 26-September-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten/child care centre in Tai Po 26-September-2019
Early closure of some DH's service units 26-September-2019
Heightened vigilance urged amid increase in local hand, foot and mouth disease and acute gastroenteritis activity 25-September-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 25-September-2019
Recall of three ranitidine-containing products 25-September-2019
Further recall of antiseptic products 25-September-2019
Recall of Zantac products 24-September-2019
CHP investigates probable case of botulism 24-September-2019
Update on Burkholderia cepacia complex infection 23-September-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten/child care centre in Kwai Tsing 23-September-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 23-September-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 23-September-2019
DH holds conference to mark 65th anniversary of public health nursing in Hong Kong 21-September-2019
Closure of Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Methadone Clinics today 21-September-2019
Update on Burkholderia cepacia complex infection 20-September-2019
Update on dengue fever 20-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-September-2019
Update on Burkholderia cepacia complex infection 19-September-2019
Cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex infection under DH investigation 18-September-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 16-September-2019
Early closure of Violet Peel Methadone Clinic today 15-September-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten/child care centre in Kowloon City 13-September-2019
Anti-mosquito measures urged on festive occasion 13-September-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at secondary school in Kwun Tong 13-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-September-2019
DH releases Hong Kong Drowning Report 12-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 12-September-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in child care centre in Shau Kei Wan 11-September-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 11-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-September-2019
Batch recall of Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg 10-September-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 10-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 10-September-2019
DH notified of recall of specific lots of 1-Day Acuvue contact lenses 9-September-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 9-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-September-2019
Early closure of Violet Peel Methadone Clinic today 8-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-September-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-September-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 6-September-2019
CHP urges vigilance against communicable diseases in new school year 6-September-2019
2020 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination to open for applications 6-September-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 2-September-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 1-September-2019
Early closure of Violet Peel Methadone Clinic today 31-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 31-August-2019
Early closure of Eastern Street Methadone Clinic today 31-August-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 30-August-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 30-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 29-August-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 28-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 28-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-August-2019
Recall of two mercury-tainted proprietary Chinese medicines 27-August-2019
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in second quarter of 2019 27-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 27-August-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 26-August-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 26-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 25-August-2019
Early closure of Lady Trench Methadone Clinic today 25-August-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 24-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-August-2019
Measles vaccination for foreign domestic helpers to be provided at designated private clinics and venues starting next Monday 23-August-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 23-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 23-August-2019
Suspected case test negative for MERS-CoV 23-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 22-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-August-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 20-August-2019
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Beijing 19-August-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-August-2019
Update on dengue fever 16-August-2019
DH urges public not to buy or use topical product with undeclared controlled ingredient 16-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-August-2019
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 14-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-August-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 13-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-August-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 12-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 12-August-2019
Suspected case test negative for MERS-CoV 11-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 10-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 10-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 9-August-2019
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 9-August-2019
Update on dengue fever 9-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-August-2019
Sterility results on suspected counterfeit vaccines announced 7-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-August-2019
Results of Pharmacists Registration Examinations June 2019 announced 6-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-August-2019
Suspension of evening dental services of some Government Dental Clinics today 5-August-2019
Early closure of Lady Trench Methadone Clinic today 5-August-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-August-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 5-August-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning related to calcium oxalate raphide 3-August-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 2-August-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 2-August-2019
DH reports suspected intrusion into laboratory contractor server 1-August-2019
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 31-July-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 29-July-2019
CHP investigates suspected case of food poisoning 28-July-2019
Suspected cases test negative for MERS-CoV 28-July-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 27-July-2019
World Breastfeeding Week 2019 calls for community support for breastfeeding 27-July-2019
Closure of Yuen Long Methadone Clinic today 27-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-July-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 26-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-July-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 25-July-2019
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical product 25-July-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 25-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-July-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 24-July-2019
Interim analytical results on suspected counterfeit vaccines announced 24-July-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 22-July-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 22-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-July-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 19-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 19-July-2019
Alert response level of Ebola preparedness and response plan activated 18-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 18-July-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 17-July-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 17-July-2019
2019/20 seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to be launched in October 17-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 17-July-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 16-July-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 16-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-July-2019
Hong Kong Customs and Department of Health continue joint operation to combat counterfeit vaccines 15-July-2019
CHP investigates measles infection case 15-July-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 15-July-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 15-July-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Kwun Tong 15-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-July-2019
Update on dengue fever and chikungunya fever 12-July-2019
DH to launch one-off mop-up programme for measles vaccination 12-July-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and influenza A outbreak at kindergarten in Kwai Chung 11-July-2019
CHP investigates two outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis 10-July-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 10-July-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 8-July-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 8-July-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten and child care centre in Kowloon City 8-July-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 8-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-July-2019
Department of Health to organise roving roadshow health campaign 7-July-2019
CHP investigates imported case of measles infection 5-July-2019
Department of Health mounts joint operation with Hong Kong Customs against suspected fake Chinese herbal medicine 5-July-2019
CHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric influenza A infection 5-July-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 5-July-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten in Yuen Long 2-July-2019
Over 100 EatSmart Schools promote healthy eating among students 2-July-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 2-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-July-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-June-2019
CHP investigates local case of Japanese encephalitis 28-June-2019
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 28-June-2019
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 28-June-2019
Travellers reminded of precautions against infectious diseases for healthy trips in summer vacation 28-June-2019
DH to accept applications for hospital licences under Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance from July 2 28-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-June-2019
CHP follows up on case of Candida auris 27-June-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 27-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-June-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 26-June-2019
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Yau Ma Tei 26-June-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection and influenza B outbreak 25-June-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-June-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 22-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-June-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 21-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-June-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 20-June-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 20-June-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 20-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-June-2019
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2019 18-June-2019
Man sentenced for assaulting Tobacco and Alcohol Control Inspectors 17-June-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Kwun Tong 17-June-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 17-June-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 14-June-2019
Man sentenced for assaulting Tobacco and Alcohol Control Inspectors 13-June-2019
DH to launch Health Promoting School Programme in coming academic year 13-June-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 12-June-2019
CHP investigates scabies outbreak at elderly home in Tuen Mun 11-June-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for persons with disabilities 10-June-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 10-June-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 10-June-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 8-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-June-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 7-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-June-2019
Update on suspected food poisoning outbreak related to restaurant in Kowloon Bay 6-June-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 6-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-June-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 5-June-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Kwai Chung 5-June-2019
DH urges public not to buy or use topical product with undeclared controlled ingredient 5-June-2019
Relief and enhancement measures under Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme 5-June-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-June-2019
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Sham Shui Po 4-June-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 3-June-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-June-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 1-June-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 31-May-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at special school on Lantau Island 30-May-2019
DH receives WHO's World No Tobacco Day Award for accomplishments in tobacco control 30-May-2019
DH investigates suspected illegal sale of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine 30-May-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 29-May-2019
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Wong Tai Sin 29-May-2019
High-level Steering Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance holds fourth meeting 28-May-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 28-May-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 28-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and influenza B outbreak at secondary school 27-May-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 27-May-2019
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 24-May-2019
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at kindergarten in Causeway Bay 24-May-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 24-May-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 24-May-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 23-May-2019
Heightened vigilance urged amid increasing activity of hand, foot and mouth disease 22-May-2019
CHP urges public not to use unsafe whitening creams 22-May-2019
DH investigates suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine 21-May-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 20-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 20-May-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 20-May-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 20-May-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 19-May-2019
Outbreak of measles infection at airport concluded 17-May-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 17-May-2019
Update on measles cases 16-May-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cases 16-May-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Kowloon Tong 16-May-2019
Update on measles cases 15-May-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 15-May-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 15-May-2019
CHP investigates cases of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 14-May-2019
CHP investigates two cases of measles infection 14-May-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 14-May-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of measles infection 13-May-2019
DH encourages public to enhance health awareness against hypertension 13-May-2019
Update on measles cases 11-May-2019
Symposium held to discuss role of family doctors in primary care in Hong Kong 11-May-2019
Joint operation of Department of Health and Customs & Excise Department 10-May-2019
DH promotes healthy lifestyle in community 10-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 10-May-2019
CHP investigates two cases of measles infection 10-May-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 10-May-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 10-May-2019
Update on measles cases 9-May-2019
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 9-May-2019
Update on measles case 8-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe enterovirus 71 infection 7-May-2019
DH investigates case of undeclared Western drug ingredient detected in cream product seized at clinic of registered Chinese medicine practitioner 7-May-2019
Update on measles cases 7-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 7-May-2019
Update on measles cases 6-May-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 6-May-2019
Update on measles cases 4-May-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cases 3-May-2019
Update on measles cases 3-May-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 3-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 3-May-2019
Public reminded to practise proper hand hygiene: 7 steps for 20 seconds 3-May-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 2-May-2019
Update on measles cases 2-May-2019
DH reports incident of loss of patient data 2-May-2019
WHO Regional Director visits Department of Health and Centre for Health Protection 2-May-2019
Over 1 000 restaurants of EatSmart Restaurant Star + Campaign offer more healthy choices for public 2-May-2019
Update on measles cases 1-May-2019
Exercise "Zircon" tests Government's response against Legionnaires' Disease 30-April-2019
CHP notified of case of imported Zika Virus Infection in Guangdong 30-April-2019
Update on measles cases 30-April-2019
Update on measles cases 29-April-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 29-April-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 29-April-2019
CHP investigates food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 29-April-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 29-April-2019
Update on measles cases 28-April-2019
Update on measles cases 27-April-2019
Update on measles cases 26-April-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 26-April-2019
Update on measles cases 25-April-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 25-April-2019
DH announces latest control and prevention arrangement against measles at airport 25-April-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 25-April-2019
Update on measles cases 24-April-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza B infection 24-April-2019
Update on measles cases 23-April-2019
Update on measles cases 22-April-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 22-April-2019
Update on measles cases 21-April-2019
Update on measles cases 20-April-2019
DH responses on manpower problem of Medical and Health Officers 20-April-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 20-April-2019
Update on measles cases 19-April-2019
Government launches Preparedness and Response Plan for Dengue Fever 18-April-2019
Update on measles cases 18-April-2019
Update on measles cases 17-April-2019
CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Chai Wan 17-April-2019
DH urges public not to buy or consume virility product with undeclared controlled ingredients 16-April-2019
CHP investigates suspected poisoning case after consumption of wine containing taxus 16-April-2019
Update on measles cases 16-April-2019
CHP investigates two outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection 15-April-2019
Update on measles cases 15-April-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 15-April-2019
Update on measles cases 14-April-2019
Update on measles cases 13-April-2019
Update on measles cases and control and prevention arrangement against measles at airport 12-April-2019
Public urged to stay vigilant against infectious diseases in Easter and rainy season 12-April-2019
Update on measles cases 11-April-2019
Update on measles cases 10-April-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Kowloon Tong 10-April-2019
End of winter influenza season 2019 10-April-2019
Updated schedule of pneumococcal vaccination to be implemented under Childhood Immunisation Programme 10-April-2019
Update on measles cases 9-April-2019
Update on measles cases 8-April-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 7-April-2019
Update on measles cases 6-April-2019
CHP investigates food poisoning outbreak related to wild mushrooms 6-April-2019
Update on measles cases 5-April-2019
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Gansu 5-April-2019
DH urges public to stay active to stay healthy 5-April-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 4-April-2019
Update on measles cases 4-April-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 4-April-2019
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming products with undeclared controlled ingredient 4-April-2019
Update on measles cases 3-April-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 3-April-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten in Yuen Long 3-April-2019
DH announces control and prevention arrangements against measles at airport 3-April-2019
Batch recall of Syntometrine Injection 3-April-2019
Update on measles cases 2-April-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 2-April-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 2-April-2019
Update on measles cases 1-April-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 1-April-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Wong Tai Sin District 1-April-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 1-April-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Fanling 1-April-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 1-April-2019
DH announces latest control and prevention arrangement against measles at airport 31-March-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 31-March-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 30-March-2019
Update on measles cases 30-March-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 30-March-2019
CHP announces update on measles cases and control measures at airport 29-March-2019
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming product from unknown sources or of doubtful composition 29-March-2019
Grave sweepers urged to take preventive measures against vector-borne diseases during Ching Ming Festival 29-March-2019
DH announces new measure to improve control and prevention arrangement against measles 28-March-2019
Update on measles cases 27-March-2019
Update on measles cases 26-March-2019
Update on measles cases 25-March-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 25-March-2019
Update on measles case 24-March-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 24-March-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 23-March-2019
Public urged to stay vigilant in fight against tuberculosis 23-March-2019
CHP investigates two cases of measles infection 23-March-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of measles infection 22-March-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 22-March-2019
Public urged not to buy or consume health product with doubtful composition 21-March-2019
CHP investigates two cases of measles infection 20-March-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Yuen Long 20-March-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 20-March-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 19-March-2019
CHP investigates case of measles infection 18-March-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at special school in Yuen Long 18-March-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 18-March-2019
Results of Pharmacists Registration Examinations December 2018 announced 18-March-2019
Update on measles case 15-March-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 15-March-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at primary school in Wan Chai 14-March-2019
DH investigates suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine 14-March-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 13-March-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection 13-March-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten in Causeway Bay 13-March-2019
DH actively follows up on Ombudsman's recommendations 12-March-2019
Batch recall of four losartan-containing pharmaceutical products 11-March-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-March-2019
DH holds 3·20 World Oral Health Day Kick-off Ceremony and Carnival 10-March-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Fanling 7-March-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 6-March-2019
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in elderly home 6-March-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten in Kowloon City 5-March-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Oman 5-March-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at secondary school in Kowloon City 4-March-2019
Scientific recommendations on pertussis vaccination for pregnant women in Hong Kong 4-March-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-March-2019
CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak at primary school in Kwun Tong 1-March-2019
Suspected puffer fish poisoning case under CHP investigation 1-March-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 1-March-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 28-February-2019
DH investigates information system incident 28-February-2019
Recall of three types of compound Chinese medicine granules 28-February-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 28-February-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 28-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 27-February-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 27-February-2019
CHP investigates suspected cases of hepatotoxicity after consumption of sky fruit seeds and related products 26-February-2019
Review of HIV/AIDS in 2018 26-February-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at kindergarten in Yuen Long 25-February-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 25-February-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 23-February-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at institution in Sai Kung 22-February-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 22-February-2019
Two suspected puffer fish poisoning cases under CHP investigation 21-February-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 21-February-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak 20-February-2019
International meeting on Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards held in Hong Kong 20-February-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 18-February-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 18-February-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 17-February-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 15-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 15-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 14-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 13-February-2019
CHP investigates suspected case of paralytic shellfish poisoning 12-February-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Oman 12-February-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 9-February-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 9-February-2019
CHP investigates four suspected food poisoning clusters 8-February-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak at premises in Kwai Chung 8-February-2019
Recall of proprietary Chinese medicine with failed microbial limit 8-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 8-February-2019
Public urged to continue their vigilance against influenza as school will soon resume after LNY holiday 8-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 7-February-2019
CHP investigates and reports update on suspected food poisoning outbreaks in Yuen Long and Southern District 4-February-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 4-February-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-February-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 3-February-2019
Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle to support World Cancer Day 2019 3-February-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 2-February-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 2-February-2019
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning outbreak at institution in Southern District 1-February-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and outbreak of influenza A at residential child care centre in Causeway Bay 1-February-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 1-February-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at RCHE in Kwai Tsing 30-January-2019
Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases reviews latest seasonal influenza situation and vaccine effectiveness 30-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 29-January-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at primary school in Sha Tin 28-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 27-January-2019
CHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric influenza A infection 25-January-2019
Public and travellers urged to guard against infectious diseases during Lunar New Year holiday 25-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 24-January-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Sheung Shui 24-January-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 24-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 23-January-2019
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak at primary school in Kwun Tong 23-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 22-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and outbreaks of influenza A at RCHD and kindergarten-cum-child care centre 21-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 21-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 20-January-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 19-January-2019
Public urged to continue vigilance against influenza and arrange early vaccination for young children to enhance personal protection 18-January-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 18-January-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 18-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and two outbreaks of influenza A at kindergartens 18-January-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 18-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection and outbreaks of influenza A at primary school and kindergartens 17-January-2019
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products 17-January-2019
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 17-January-2019
CHP investigates cases of severe paediatric influenza A infection and outbreaks of influenza A and influenza-like illness at kindergartens 16-January-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 16-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 15-January-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreaks at kindergarten-cum-child care centre and primary school 15-January-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 15-January-2019
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tuen Mun 14-January-2019
DH urges not to buy or use facial mask with controlled substance 14-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 14-January-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 14-January-2019
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 14-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 14-January-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreak at primary school in Kowloon City 11-January-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 11-January-2019
CHP investigates influenza A outbreaks at residential care home for persons with disabilities and primary school 9-January-2019
CHP investigates imported case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 9-January-2019
Suspected case tests negative for MERS-CoV 8-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 7-January-2019
Suspected MERS cases reported 6-January-2019
CHP investigates a case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 4-January-2019
CHP investigates three cases of severe paediatric influenza A infection 4-January-2019
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 4-January-2019
Update on number of dengue fever cases 4-January-2019
DH investigates suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine 3-January-2019
Suspected MERS case reported 3-January-2019
Hong Kong enters winter influenza season 2-January-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 2-January-2019
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 1-January-2019
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 1-January-2019

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18 Feb 2020