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Message from the Director

Dr Ronald LAM, JP Dr Ronald LAM, JP
Director of Health

Welcome to the Homepage of the Department of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The pursuit of health is not only for the well being of individual citizen but is also vital for the overall development of the community.  The Department of Health plays an important role in the health care system of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.  It is the Government's health adviser and agency to execute health policies and statutory functions.  We safeguard the health of the people of Hong Kong through promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services as well as fostering community partnership and international collaboration.

We are committed to providing quality client-oriented service. We also attach great importance to fostering partnership with the community and other health care professionals and bodies, both local and worldwide, in the joint effort to promote the health of the people of Hong Kong.

We welcome your comments and suggestions on our website and services.

Now I would like to introduce my Deputies:

Dr Kitty HSE, JP Dr FUNG Ying, JP Dr Edwin TSUI, JP Mr LI Zili Dr Edmund FONG
Dr Kitty HSE, JP
Consultant in-charge, Dental Services
Dr FUNG Ying
Controller, Regulatory Affairs
Dr Edwin TSUI, JP
Controller, Centre for Health Protection
Mr LI Zili
Controller for Medical Products Regulation
Dr Edmund FONG
Deputy Director of Health


Last Revision Date : 20 Oct 2026