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The latest news and top stories on the Centre for Health Protection. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental agency, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is dedicated to the effective prevention and control of diseases. Established in 2004 following the SARS outbreak, it operates under the Department of Health. Its main areas of focus include communicable disease surveillance, emergency response, infection control, public health laboratory services and health promotion. The CHP is recognised for its pivotal role in strengthening Hong Kong’s public health system and its commitment to safeguarding community health.

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Hong Kong enters summer flu season as Covid infections also climb

Most of 23 adults with severe flu infections recorded last week had not received protective flu jabs under latest vaccination programme.

Hong Kong poultry stall suspended for disinfection after bird flu trace detected

Hong Kong official urges vaccinations as early summer flu season and peak likely

Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected

Boy contracts mild strain of virus and Centre for Health Protection says risk of serious outbreak is low.

2 infants in Hong Kong confirmed severely infected with Covid just days apart

One-year-old boy remains in critical condition, while 19-month-old boy was admitted to intensive care unit, with both unvaccinated.

Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak

The SCMP sheds light on the situation in the city and globally, including how to prevent infection.

5 Mpox cases linked to Hong Kong ‘premier gay sauna’, contact tracing under way

Officials say patients engaged in ‘high-risk activities’ at Hu-Tong sauna and fitness club, including two previously reported by mainland authorities.

Hong Kong steps up Ebola precautions, prepares Lantau Island quarantine facility

Centre for Health Protection prepares Penny’s Bay site and response plan, including tracing, as central Africa outbreak declared global emergency.

Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

Move follows WHO declaring outbreak of deadly disease on continent a ‘public health emergency of international concern’.

Estate residents step up cleaning after city’s first rat hepatitis case this year

Janitors were seen deep-cleaning public areas at Laguna Verde, where patient reportedly lived, on Sunday.

Man infected with rat hepatitis E, Hong Kong’s first case this year

Patient, 42, says he did not encounter rodents at home or at work before positive test on May 5, while three household contacts remain asymptomatic.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong is treating hantavirus outbreak with reasonable caution

The city and other communities should resist the urge to overreact and instead focus on hygiene and other proven best practices.

Hong Kong seeks more details from WHO on hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Health authorities say they are taking a ‘proactive and precautionary’ approach to safeguarding city despite low global health risk.

Letters | Why lifestyle medicine belongs in Asia’s nasopharyngeal cancer conversation

Readers discuss a form of cancer endemic to East and Southeast Asia, the impact of the disruption to oil supply on Asian cities, and EU support for Ukraine.

Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth

‘Mosquito-to-control-mosquito’ strategy will be deployed next year, as government considers stepping up control measures.

Hong Kong airport staff offered free measles jabs in bid to prevent outbreak

Three aircraft maintenance workers were recently found to have caught measles.

First local dengue case could lead to outbreak in coming months: health official

Head of Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection’s communicable disease branch says heat, rainy season will create ‘ideal breeding ground’ for mosquitoes.

Hong Kong health authorities investigate third measles case among airport staff

Centre for Health Protection says 37-year-old man likely to have caught measles at workplace.

Girl, 9, in a critical condition with meningococcal infection after holiday in Japan

Girl, who has an underlying illness, visited Japan in a tour group with her family.

Letters | Hong Kong consumers need not be at sea when it comes to oysters

Readers discuss safety when processing and consuming oysters, the handling of an incident on the MTR’s East Rail line, and school classroom management.

Letters | BMI a starting point, not whole story, of Hong Kong’s weight management plan

Readers discuss the government’s weight management action plan, and the changes to the HK$2 fare concession scheme.

Warning over mould and infections as Hong Kong set for more damp days

Elderly and chronically ill especially at risk, doctor and community activist say, after relative humidity hits 100 per cent in parts of city.

Health authorities probe possible food poisoning cluster at police college

Source confirms ‘institute’ mentioned by health authorities is Hong Kong Police College.

Hong Kong launches 3-year action plan to help residents fight the flab

Proportion of Hongkongers who are obese or overweight has been rising in recent decades.

Share where risky oysters are from, authorities urged after food poisoning cases

Restaurants say demand has plunged amid calls for diners to avoid eating them raw as number of norovirus-related food poisoning cases rises.

Spanish firm joins list of oyster suppliers linked to food poisoning cases

Centre for Food Safety reveals latest results of investigation into dozens of recent food poisoning cases.

Does eating raw oysters put Hongkongers at risk of norovirus?

Following a wave of poisoning cases linked to raw oysters, the SCMP looks into the risks of consuming the bivalve shellfish and how to avoid illness.

21 food poisoning cases linked to 3 firms, Hong Kong probe finds

Health officials are also investigating suspected norovirus food poisoning among diners at the five-star Mandarin Oriental.

Editorial | Hong Kong is treating hantavirus outbreak with reasonable caution