Publications and Access to Information
List of Publications, Pamphlets and Other Information Materials
Table of Contents
- Administration / General Information
- Boards and Councils Office
- Centre for Health Protection
- Child Assessment Service
- Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office
- Clinical Genetic Service
- Dental Services
- Drug Office
- Elderly Health Service
- Family Health Service
- Forensic Pathology Service
- Medical Device Division
- Narcotics and Drug Administration Division
- Office for Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities
- Port Health Division
- Primary Care Office
- Professional Development and Quality Assurance Service
- Public Health Nursing Division
- Radiation Health Division
- Student Health Service
- Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office
Administration / General Information
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Department of Health Annual Report | CD-ROM Webpage |
CD-ROM - $15 |
Tables on Health Status and Health Services | Webpage (PDF) | |
Department of Health Environmental Report | Webpage (PDF) | |
Hong Kong Fact Sheet on Department of Health | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Department of Health 30th Anniversary Publication - A 30 Years’ Journey of Building a Healthy Community |
High resolution version (283MB) Webpage (PDF) Easy-download version (normal resolution) (42MB) Webpage (PDF) |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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List of registrants for healthcare professionals: | |||
- | Chiropractors | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Dentists | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Medical Laboratory Technologists | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Medical Practitioners | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Midwives | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Nurses | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Occupational Therapists | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Optometrists | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Pharmacists | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Physiotherapists | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Radiographers | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
This link will open in a new windowCentre for Health Protection
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Centre for Health Protection Strategic Plan 2010 - 2014 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
CHP Strategic Plan on Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases 2007-2009 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic 2012 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Information Kit for Health Care Workers | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
CHP Objectives and Strategies 2004-2006 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
CHP Newsletters | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Fact sheets / guidelines / training materials on infectious disease and infection control | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Guide to requests for laboratory testing and other guidelines (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Types of Pathological examination and gazetted prices of laboratory tests | Webpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Information on sexually transmitted infections: | Pamphlets | Free distribution | |
- | Sexually transmitted infections | ||
- | Why is STIs important? | ||
- | Sexual Health | ||
- | Syphilis | ||
- | Gonorrhoea / Non-gonnococcal Urethritis (male) / Non-specific Genital Infection (female) | ||
- | Genital Herpes | ||
- | Genital Wart / Trichomoniasis / Pubic Lice | ||
Information on dermatological disease: | Pamphlets | Free distribution | |
- | Basic techniques on skin care | ||
- | Eczema | ||
- | Psoriasis | ||
- | Corns | ||
- | Warts | ||
- | Tinea Infection | ||
Lists of clinics and health centres: | Webpage | ||
- | Dermatological Clinics | ||
- | Integrated Treatment Centre (Social Hygiene Service) | ||
- | Social Hygiene Clinics (Female) | ||
- | Social Hygiene Clinics (Male) |
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Special Preventive Programme
(Please also visit the websites of the This link will open in a new windowVirtual AIDS Office and This link will open in a new windowRed Ribbon Centre for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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About HIV / AIDS: | Pamphlets / posters / VHS | Free distribution | |
- | General information on HIV / AIDS | ||
- | The HIV tests | ||
- | Safer sex and prevention of HIV infection | ||
- | Harm reduction and prevention of HIV infection in drug users | ||
- | Prevention of blood borne infections | ||
- | Introduction to services of Red Ribbon Centre, Integrated Treatment Centre, Voluntary Counselling and Testing Service, and Therapeutic Preventive Clinic | ||
(Most of the above have Chinese and English versions. Some are also available on other languages, including Simplified Chinese, Thai, Hindu, Urdu, Japanese, Tagalog, Bengali etc.) | |||
Information on Hepatitis | Pamphlet / poster This link will open in a new windowWebsite |
Free distribution | |
Information on Integrated Treatment Centre (Special Preventive Programme) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
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This link will open in a new windowTuberculosis and Chest Service
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information (C) - Chinese version only |
Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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TB and Chest Service | Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Annual Report - Tuberculosis and Chest Service (from 1991 onwards) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Address and Enquiry Tel. No. of Chest Clinics | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Tuberculosis (C) | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Prevention of Tuberculosis | Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Treatment and Prevention of TB - Residential Homes (C) | Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Guidelines on prevention and management of TB in elderly homes / workshop for the handicapped | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Guidelines on prevention and management of TB in nurseries / kindergartens | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Guidelines on prevention and management of TB in office settings | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Guidelines on prevention and management of TB in schools | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Guidance Notes on Hospital Admission for Tuberculosis and Chest Service | Leaflet | Free distribution upon hospitalization |
Information for Patient on Anti-TB Drug Treatment | Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
BCG Vaccination (C) | Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Tuberculosis - Statistical Data in Hong Kong | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Avian Influenza Report | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Report of Behavioural Risk Factor Survey | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Cancer (Information for Health Professionals) : | |||
- | Recommendations of Cancer Expert Working Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening - An Overview (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Cervical Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Colorectal Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Breast Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Prostate Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Lung Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Liver Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Nasopharyngeal Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Thyroid Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Ovarian Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Pancreatic Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Cancer (Leaflets) : |
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- | Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Prostate Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Lung Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Liver Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Nasopharyngeal Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Thyroid Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Cancer [Summary Tables of Cancer Expert Working Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening (CEWG) Recommendations] | |||
- | Summary of CEWG Recommendations on Cancer Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Colorectal, Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening by the CEWG | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Recommendations on Cancer Screening by the CEWG | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Communicable Diseases Watch (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | ||
Community Health Partnership Communication | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Flu Express | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Guidelines for Health | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Health Topics : | |||
- | Communicable Diseases | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Non-communicable Diseases | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Non-Communicable Diseases Watch | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Poisoning Watch | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Health Survey and Report | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
- | Population Health Survey 2020-22 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Iodine Survey | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Unintentional Injury Survey 2018 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Hong Kong Drowning Report | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Health Behaviour Survey 2018/19 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Population Health Survey 2014/15 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Population Health Survey 2003 / 2004 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Heart Health Survey 2004 / 2005 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Checkup 2008 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Child Health Survey 2005/2006 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | Injury Survey 2008 | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Public Health and Epidemiology Bulletin (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Recommendations for General Public | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | ||
Topical Health Report: | |||
- | Prevention and Screening of Cervical Cancer | ||
Viral Hepatitis: | |||
- | Surveillance of Viral Hepatitis in Hong Kong (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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in printed format | Booklets / pamphlets / posters | Free distribution |
for loan-out service | VCD / DVD / exhibition board | Free |
for sale | VCD / DVD | VCD $14 / DVD $20 |
Detailed lists of This link will open in a new windowe-Resources are available on the website of Centre for Health Protection. |
This link will open in a new windowChild Assessment Service
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Information leaflet on Child Assessment Service | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Educational Series on Childhood Developmental Problems | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
List of Child Assessment Centres | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office
(Please also visit the websites of theThis link will open in a new window Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office and This link will open in a new windowThe Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Health Education Topics: |
Pamphlet / exhibition board / feature article / publication / video and audio This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution of some health education materials | |
- | Health Maintenance from Chinese Medicine Perspective | ||
- | More about Chinese Medicine Consultation and Treatments | ||
- | Notes for Purchasing Chinese Medicines | ||
- | Proper Handling of Chinese Medicines | ||
- | Advice on Use of Chinese Medicines | ||
- | Explore Chinese Medicines | ||
(Some materials are only available in Chinese) | |||
Interesting Chinese Herbs 1 and 2 (Chinese version only) | Publication This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution | |
Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards Volume 1-10 |
Publication This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
For purchase of Publication, please contact Information Services Department at 2537 1910 |
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Information of Import and Export Control of Chinese Medicines: | Booklet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution | |
- | Guidelines for Application for Import/Export Licence of Proprietary Chinese Medicine | ||
- | Guidelines for Application for Import/Export Licence of Chinese Herbal Medicines (applicable only for wholesalers in Chinese herbal medicines and manufacturers in proprietary Chinese medicines) |
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Hong Kong Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines for Proprietary Chinese Medicines | Booklet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution | |
Application for Certificate for Manufacturer (GMP Certificate) | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Information on Clinical Genetic Service, including how to refer clients to the Service | Pamphlet | Free distribution |
Charges of Clinical Genetic Service | Leaflet | Free distribution |
List of Clinical Genetic Service Centres | Webpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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School Dental Care Service | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebsite |
Free distribution |
List of Dental Clinics with General Public Sessions (for pain relief and extraction only) | Pamphlet Webpage |
Free distribution |
About Oral Health: | ||
- Education Materials | Exhibit / VCD / activity sheet / model / games | On loan (free) to schools and organisations |
- Information on Oral Health | Pamphlets / VCD / booklets / posters | Available for free at the clinics and Oral Health Education Division |
- Tooth Club | This link will open in a new windowWebsite | |
Oral Health Survey 2011 Report | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
This link will open in a new windowDrug Office
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information (E) - English version only |
Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Application for registration of pharmaceutical products and licensing of wholesalers, importers, manufacturers and retailers of pharmaceutical products |
Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Guidelines for applicants for the various licences and registration certificates |
Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Instructions for holders of the various licences and registration certificates |
Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
List of registered pharmaceutical products (E) |
Compact disc This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Drug information |
Leaflet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
List of Authorised Sellers of Poisons (Dispensaries) (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
List of Licensed Wholesalers of Poisons (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
List of Registered Importers and Exporters of Pharmaceutical Products (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
This link will open in a new windowElderly Health Service
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information (C) - Chinese version only |
Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Elderly health educational materials and other general information materials (C) | Booklets | Free distribution |
Elderly health educational VCDs | VCD | $14 per copy |
Elderly health messages and tips (C) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
"Healthy Ageing" Campaign Resource Book (C) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Resource Book on Psychosocial Health Promotion in the Elderly (C) | Book | $28 per copy |
Elderly Health Service Newsletter (C) | Newsletter This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
List of Elderly Health Centres | Webpage |
This link will open in a new windowFamily Health Service
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information (E) - English version only |
Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Instruction to clients | Pamphlet / leaflet | Free distribution |
Information on clinic service:
- Session |
Pamphlets / clinic timetable / notices | Free distribution |
Centre details | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Registration procedures (e.g. documents required) | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme |
Printed on Child Health Record This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Breastfeeding Policy | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
A wide range of Information on Child Health and Woman Health Topics |
Pamphlets / leaflets This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Audio-visual Resources | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Family Health Service Publications and Reports (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Information for identifiers | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Report of the Independent Committee on Public Mortuary Incident - Executive Summary | Webpage (PDF) |
This link will open in a new windowMedical Device Division
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Guidance notes for the Medical Device Administrative Control System | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Technical References | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Code of Practice | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Education materials and useful information for general public | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Education materials and useful information for traders | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Education materials and useful information for healthcare professionals | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Narcotics and Drug Administration Division
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Information on methadone clinics |
Leaflet Webpage |
Free distribution |
Are you an opiate addict? If so, Methadone can help you | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Stop taking Heroin. Rejuvenate yourself with new lifestyles and methadone! | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Office for Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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List of Licensed Private Healthcare Facilities | Webpage | |
Codes of Practice for Private Healthcare Facilities | Webpage | |
Licence Application for Private Healthcare Facilities | Webpage | |
List of Clinics registered under the Medical Clinics Ordinance (Chapter 343) | Webpage |
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Information leaflet on Port Health Office | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Guidelines for Application for Import and Transshipment of Human Remains | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Travel Health: | ||
- Education Materials | Leaflets / pamphlets | Free distribution |
- Travel Health Service | This link will open in a new windowWebsite | |
- List of Travel Health Centres | Webpage |
This link will open in a new windowPrimary Care Office
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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For Healthcare Professionals | |||
- | Hong Kong Reference Framework for Diabetes Care for Adults in Primary Care Settings | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Hong Kong Reference Framework for Hypertension Care for Adults in Primary Care Settings | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Hong Kong Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Children in Primary Care Settings | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Hong Kong Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Older Adults in Primary Care Settings | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Posters | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Primary Care Development in Hong Kong: Strategy Document | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
For Public | |||
- | Posters | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Leaflets/Booklets | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Feature Articles | This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Professional Development and Quality Assurance Service
Description of Information (C) - Chinese version only |
Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Services provided (C) | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Health education materials | Pamphlets | Free distribution |
What is Family Medicine (C) | Video | Shown at clinics |
Guide for making appointments at Families Clinics (C) | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Information on Education and Training Centre in Family Medicine | Webpage | |
The 30th Anniversary of Professional Development and Quality Assurance Service Commemorative Album | Publication Webpage(PDF) |
Public Health Nursing Division
Description of Information (C) - Chinese version only |
Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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The 65th Anniversary of Hong Kong Public Health Nursing Commemorative Album (1954 - 2019) (Chinese version only) | Publication This link will open in a new window Webpage (PDF) |
This link will open in a new windowRadiation Health Division
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Guidance Notes on Radiation Protection for Diagnostic Radiology | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) |
Free distribution |
Safe Handling of Radioactive Consignments | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) |
Free distribution |
Techniques to reduce the Radiation Hazards from using Phosphorus-32 | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) |
Free distribution |
Guidance Notes on Radiation Protection for Dental Radiology | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) |
Free distribution |
Ionising Radiation | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) |
Free distribution |
Understanding Radiation | Pamphlet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
User Guide for Radiation Health Unit Enquiry Hotline 2886 1551 | Leaflet | Free distribution |
This link will open in a new windowStudent Health Service
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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General Information on Student Health Service | Leaflet | Free distribution |
Information on Student Health Service Centre / Special Assessment Centre | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
A wide range of information on student health | Leaflets / pamphlets This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution |
Student Health Service Newsletter | Newsletter This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution to all secondary schools and primary schools in Hong Kong |
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Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
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Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | Free distribution | |
Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance - New Designated No Smoking Area Guide | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | Free distribution | |
Guidelines for management of statutory no smoking areas | Booklets | Free distribution | |
- | Restaurants | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | Workplace | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
- | School | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | |
Smoking Cessation Information Kit (Health Care Professionals) |
Booklet This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution | |
Tobacco Control Bulletin |
Bulletin This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution | |
Health messages, health education materials and order forms | Leaflets / posters / booklets / signs and gadgets This link will open in a new windowWebpage |
Free distribution | |
Smoking cessation hotline 1833 183 | Hotline managed by counsellors | Free of charge | |
Information on smoking cessation services | This link will open in a new windowWebpage | Free distribution |