Organisation and Functions

Prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases

Contingency planning and emergency response relating to communicable disease outbreak, including the infectious disease emergency response system and facilities development

Regulation of pharmaceutical products and related health claims; undesirable medical advertisements

Clinical services provided by DH; DH's preventive care programme

Health related matters under CEPA

Promotion of breastfeeding

Co-ordination of health advice on environmental issues

Co-ordination on issues related to the arrangement of obstetric services for eligible Mainland women giving birth in Hong Kong