Press Releases

December 2004

31/12/2004	HWFB denies speculative report on poverty commission
28/12/2004	Transcript of SHWF on medical rescue team
23/12/2004	New registration cards for people with disabilities
20/12/2004	SHWF tours welfare and health facilities in Tin Shui Wai
17/12/2004	More live chickens from the Mainland during Winter Solstice
16/12/2004	Glasses subsidy for CSSA children in need
15/12/2004	Action plans to fight mosquito problem endorsed
13/12/2004	Grey Heron has tested H5N1 positive
11/12/2004	Grey heron tests positive for H5
10/12/2004	Mainland and Hong Kong sign liaison agreement on supply of poultry products
10/12/2004	More ingredients allowed in cream sold in Hong Kong
09/12/2004	Mainland and HK authorities agree to strengthen cooperation on food safety
07/12/2004	SHWF to visit Beijing to enhance co-operation on food safety
05/12/2004	Disabled performing groups shine in annual talent show
03/12/2004	CSSA under constant review to meet social aspirations: SHWF
01/12/2004	Appointments to Hospital Authority

November 2004

30/11/2004	Appointments to Social Welfare Advisory Committee
30/11/2004	Government continues to identify new resources to improve welfare services
30/11/2004	SHWF urges community to work together to fight AIDS
26/11/2004	HK's preventive measures presented at avian influenza meeting
23/11/2004	SHWF to attend health ministers meeting on avian influenza
19/11/2004	Trial JE vaccination programme for pigs
11/11/2004	SHWF exchanges views with welfare sector
07/11/2004	Call for research grant applications
05/11/2004	Closer ties between Mainland and HK for control and prevention of infectious diseases
03/11/2004	Migratory bird tested positive for H5N1 virus
02/11/2004	Wild bird tested for H5N1 virus
02/11/2004	SHWF to visit Beijing

October 2004

28/10/2004	Mental disorders get same effort as infectious diseases
20/10/2004	Legislative proposals to expand statutory no smoking areas to protect public health
19/10/2004	Government will help elderly homes enhance competency in infection control
16/10/2004	Statement of joint meeting of senior health officials
12/10/2004	Welfare issues top priority: new SHWF
12/10/2004	New Hospital Authority Chairman appointed
12/10/2004	CIIF promotes building social capital
11/10/2004	A privilege to have served HK people: SHWF
09/10/2004	Mental Health Month 2004 launched today
08/10/2004	Undesirable Medical Advertisements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004 gazetted
08/10/2004	Transcript of a media session by the SHWF (Designate) at the Central Government Offices New Annexe
05/10/2004	Praise for Hong Kong effort against communicable diseases

September 2004

28/09/2004	SHWF shares Hong Kong's experience at New Zealand conference
28/09/2004	Appropriate and quality services for the elderly ensured: SHWF
28/09/2004	Pleasing progress in fight against communicable diseases
26/09/2004	Healthcare funding: HK's way forward
26/09/2004	Reflections on 33 years in the public sector
23/09/2004	Second phase adjustment of CSSA
23/09/2004	SHWF proposes seawater supply accreditation scheme
20/09/2004	Initial draft strategic framework on social welfare mapped out
17/09/2004	Review board set up for surrender of poultry retail licences
13/09/2004	Live chicken imports increased to 50,000 for Mid-Autumn Festival
08/09/2004	SHWF orders detailed report on Ho Man Tin elderly home

August 2004

27/08/2004	SHWF responds to departure of Dr Ko Wing-man
26/08/2004	HWFB explains organ transplant law
21/08/2004	Quarantine standards for Mainland chilled ducks and geese remain the same
20/08/2004	Supply of chilled ducks and geese from Mainland discussed
20/08/2004	Charitable fund to provide further support for tetraplegics
20/08/2004	Importation of live birds and poultry meat from Malaysia suspended
18/08/2004	Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund allocates $9.6m
17/08/2004	Seedlings of social capital taking effect: CIIF report
16/08/2004	HWFB clarifies media report on drugs
12/08/2004	More imported Mainland chickens for Mid-Autumn Festival
09/08/2004	HWFB refutes media reports on reorganisation
07/08/2004	Importation of live birds and poultry meat including ostrich from South Africa suspended

July 2004

30/07/2004	Appointment and re-appointment to Elderly Commission
15/07/2004	Concerted efforts with Mainland to enhance food safety
12/07/2004	Concerted efforts help contain mosquito problem
08/07/2004	SHWF responds to resignation of HA Chairman
07/07/2004	Statement by Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food
06/07/2004	Statement of the Co-chairpersons of the SARS Expert Committee
06/07/2004	Importation of live birds and poultry meat from Anhui temporarily suspended
06/07/2004	SARS Trust Fund members show care for recovered patients and families of deceased patients
05/07/2004	SHWF responds to report by LegCo Select Committee
05/07/2004	HWFB vows to further enhance public health system
02/07/2004	Ex-gratia payments to live poultry retailers surrendering licences approved

June 2004

29/06/2004	Enhanced support and assistance for quadriplegics living in the community
29/06/2004	Workers' views considered in designing ex-gratia payment package for live poultry retailers
27/06/2004	"Letter to Hong Kong" by SHWF
27/06/2004	PMH infectious disease block dedicated to all health care workers
27/06/2004	Observe good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne diseases
23/06/2004	Government rebuilds public health defence system
21/06/2004	District task forces set up to sustain anti-mosquito efforts
20/06/2004	Release of research results aims to generate more discussions on health care financing
18/06/2004	More chickens from Mainland to meet Tuen Ng demand
17/06/2004	Prompt actions taken to guard against mosquito breeding
17/06/2004	District leaders briefed on efforts to fight infectious diseases
16/06/2004	Live chicken imports increased by 10,000 before Tuen Ng Festival
15/06/2004	HWFB grants $25 million to CUHK for research on emerging infectious diseases
13/06/2004	Call for research grant applications
07/06/2004	Work to prepare HK against communicable diseases progressing well
05/06/2004	Seminar and exhibition on achievements of Healthy Ageing Campaign
03/06/2004	Elderly people on CSSA or medical waivers to receive free flu vaccination

May 2004

31/05/2004	SHWF urges community to join hands to fight tobacco-related diseases
25/05/2004	Package for voluntary surrender of live poultry retail licences or tenancies proposed
23/05/2004	Government responds to media report on SARS
22/05/2004	Government responds to media report on handling of Amoy Gardens outbreak
21/05/2004	Concrete measure to enhance HK's research base in infectious diseases
19/05/2004	Kwun Tong Probation Hostel off list of approved institutions
18/05/2004	Transcript of SHWF on chicken imports
18/05/2004	Tripartite partnership realised in job training for people with disabilities
15/05/2004	Nordic visit helps enhance HK's informatics system: PSHWF
14/05/2004	Transcript of the remarks made by the SHWF at a media session after visiting the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
14/05/2004	Government continues to enhance information management in disease surveillance
14/05/2004	HK wins another Stockholm Challenge Award
13/05/2004	More ingredient information on food labels under new law
11/05/2004	Number of imported live chickens to remain at about 30 000
10/05/2004	District Council chairmen briefed on avian influenza consultation
07/05/2004	Response to poultry farmers' request for early resumption of day-old chick imports
05/05/2004	Transcript of Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food on food safety

April 2004

28/04/2004	Number of imported live chickens to be further increased
28/04/2004	Mainland/HK collaboration against SARS further enhanced
27/04/2004	PSHWF visits Beijing to enhance cooperation on health and food issues
26/04/2004	Heighten alertness and preparation to gear up SARS preventive actions: SHWF
23/04/2004	Daily quantities of imported live chickens increase to 12000
21/04/2004	SHWF visits UK to share experience on health issues
20/04/2004	Transcript of SHWF on SARS
15/04/2004	SHWF meets AQSIQ Minister on live poultry and food issues
07/04/2004	Three Hospital Authority Members re-appointed
06/04/2004	Meeting with AQSIQ on resumption of importation of live poultry from the Mainland
03/04/2004	Develop tripartite partnership to enhance social capital
02/04/2004	Views invited on ways to minimise human contact with live poultry

March 2004

27/03/2004	Remarks by SHWF at SARS hearing
24/03/2004	Transcript of SHWF on importing live chickens
21/03/2004	Applications invited for Health Care and Promotion Fund
19/03/2004	OIE guidelines heeded in resuming import of live poultry
18/03/2004	ACCHP consulted on two CHP branches
13/03/2004	Opening remarks by SHWF at SARS hearing
11/03/2004	HK welcomes US move to lift poultry import ban
10/03/2004	Import of chilled and frozen poultry from Mainland resumes
08/03/2004	Women's Commission celebrates International Women's Day 2004

February 2004

29/02/2004	PSHWF to attend China and ASEAN special meeting on avian influenza
28/02/2004	Facts relating to SHWF's meetings with Dr Stephen Ng outlined
25/02/2004	Interim measures proposed as ban on live poultry import continues
21/02/2004	Experts find HK avian influenza preventive measures successful
20/02/2004	Avian influenza in British Columbia, Canada
19/02/2004	SHWF's statement
13/02/2004	More applications for SARS Trust Fund endorsed
12/02/2004	Consuls-general updated on avian influenza
11/02/2004	Applications for importation of live birds and poultry meat from US suspended
09/02/2004	Transcript of Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food on avian flu
08/02/2004	Outbreak of avian influenza in Delaware, USA
08/02/2004	Capacity Building Mileage Programme announced
06/02/2004	Dialogue to address hardship faced by welfare sector maintained
06/02/2004	Undesirable Medical Advertisements (Amendment) Bill gazetted
05/02/2004	Hong Kong's inclusion in CDC's embargo on bird imports unwarranted: SHWF
04/02/2004	Mainland areas not affected by avian flu continue egg supply to Hong Kong
03/02/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
02/02/2004	Precautionary measures against avian flu stepped up in Bird Garden
01/02/2004	Death young chickens found in Tai Kong Po tested negative for H5 virus

January 2004

31/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
31/01/2004	CIIF invites fourth batch proposals
30/01/2004	Importation of live birds and poultry meat from the Mainland suspended
30/01/2004	Additional measures to prevent avian flu
30/01/2004	Public health is always the first priority
30/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
29/01/2004	Ordinance amended to guard against avian flu
29/01/2004	Importation of live birds and poultry meat from Indonesia and Laos suspended
29/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
28/01/2004	CYCRC to be removed from list of designated places of refuge
28/01/2004	Exchange of information on animal diseases with Mainland will be stepped up
27/01/2004	Poultry import applications from Indonesia, Pakistan and Laos suspended
27/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
27/01/2004	Hong Kong strengthens quarantine measures of live poultry
26/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
26/01/2004	Government steps up surveillance against avian influenza
23/01/2004	Temporary suspension of permits/licences for importing live birds and poultry meat from Thailand
21/01/2004	Appointments to the Liquor Licensing Board
20/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF at a media session after inspecting the health control measures at the immigration control point at Lo Wu
20/01/2004	Monitoring Committee pleased with creation of CHP
19/01/2004	Monitoring committee meets to check progress of SARS recommendations
16/01/2004	Cooperation of public is important in hospital infection control: SHWF
15/01/2004	Transcript of Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food on avian influenza
15/01/2004	Permits/licences for importing live birds and poultry meat from Taiwan suspended
15/01/2004	Public urged to keep homes clean and well maintained
13/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF on avian influenza
13/01/2004	Efforts to prevent avian influenza stepped up
10/01/2004	Transcript of SHWF at a media session after attending a radio programme
09/01/2004	SHWF meets with British Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
08/01/2004	Inter-departmental efforts to prevent return of SARS
05/01/2004	Precautionary measures intensified to guard against introduction of SARS