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Department of Health (DoH)

Department of Health (DoH)
The Department of Health, a prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body headquartered in Wan Chai, serves as the HKSAR Government’s health adviser. Established in 1939, its primary mission is to safeguard public health through comprehensive promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. Key activities include disease prevention and control, health advocacy, and extensive regulatory functions, notably overseeing pharmaceutical products and healthcare facilities. The Department aims to become an international authority for drug approval, planning to establish a centre for medical product regulation, ensuring safe and effective healthcare for Hong Kong citizens.
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong must redouble vaccination efforts amid threat of longer flu season

The recent deaths of two children, virus mutations and the risk of seasonal overlap highlight the urgency of getting inoculated.

When Hong Kong got breakthrough Aids tests to screen blood donors

Searing pain, fever and fear: a Hong Kong reporter’s chikungunya ordeal

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Hong Kong to launch 5-day crackdown on illegal smoking in public transport areas

Department of Health says tobacco control officers will take enforcement actions under ‘Laserflame’ operation starting on Monday.

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