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
- Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office
- 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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
---|---|---|---|
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) |
-
Special Preventive Programme
(Please also visit the websites of the This link will open in a new windowVirtual AIDS Office, This link will open in a new windowRed Ribbon Centre and This link will open in a new windowGay Men HIV Information website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
|
---|---|---|---|
Information on HIV / AIDS: | Pamphlets (The majority of the pamphlets are available in Traditional Chinese and English versions. Some are also available on other languages, such as Simplified Chinese, Thai, Hindu, Urdu, Japanese, Tagalog and Bengali) |
Free distribution | |
- | General information on HIV / AIDS | ||
- | HIV Test | ||
- | Safer sex and prevention of HIV infection | ||
- | Harm reduction and prevention of HIV infection in drug users | ||
- | Antenatal HIV Testing | ||
- | Management of Needlestick Injuries or Mucosal Contacts of Blood and Body Fluids | ||
Information on HIV / AIDS, including HIV testing services | This link will open in a new windowWebsite | ||
Community events on HIV prevention and care | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (excel) | ||
HIV / AIDS - latest statistics in Hong Kong | This link will open in a new windowWebsite | ||
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 |
-
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
---|---|---|---|
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) | |
- | Recommendations on Prevention and Screening for Stomach Cancer (E) | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
Cancer (Leaflets) : |
|||
- | Health Information on Cancer Screening | This link will open in a new windowWebpage (PDF) | |
- | 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) | |
- | Stomach 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) | |
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) | |
- | 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 |
---|---|---|
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. |
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 |
|
---|---|---|---|
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 |
|
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) |
||
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 |
---|---|---|
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 Promotion Division |
- Tooth Club | This link will open in a new windowWebsite | |
Oral Health Survey 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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
This link will open in a new window
Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office
(Please also visit the above website for more information)
Description of Information | Format | Availability and charge, if any |
|
---|---|---|---|
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 |