Health of the people of Hong Kong is under the supervision of the Department of Health, which is under The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Hong Kong Health is given all the due attention by the Hong Kong Government. The health department in Hong Kong plays the role to preserve the Hong Kong Health through precautionary, promotive, rehabilitative and therapeutic services.
The motto of the department of health in Hong Kong is "Partnership in Health". The dictum that is undertaken by the health department imitates the participation of the community and other health care experts in the combined attempt to develop the health of the people of Hong Kong. The Director of Health in Hong Kong is Dr PY LAM, JP. The vision that has been taken by the health officials of Hong Kong is to ensure in providing excellence client-oriented offers.
Under the Director of Health of Hong Kong, there are Deputy Director of Health, Consultant in-Charge, Dental Service and Controller, Center for Health Protection. There are some major areas of service of the health department of Hong Kong. Health Education is one of the most important areas where the health officials give stress. The priority action areas are as follows:
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- Injury prevention
- Communicable Diseases
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Tobacco control
- Physical activity
The programs that are commenced by the health department to spread awareness of health related issues among the common people of Hong Kong are as follows:
- Community Development
- Communication
- Mass media campaigns
- Information support and consultancy
- Resource development and dissemination
- Research and evaluation
- Training and development
In Hong Kong, tap water is perfectly safe to drink and boiled water is available at all the hotels in Hong Kong. The dairy products that are available at Hong Kong are also safe for consumption. The charges for the health related treatments and services are nominal.
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