What’s New
- 25 March 2019Update on the Situation of Measles and the Recommended Schedule of Measles-containing Vaccine in Childhood Immunisation Programm
- 4 March 2019Scientific recommendations on pertussis vaccination for pregnant women in Hong Kong
- 14 December 2018Educational video on Control of MDROs in Hong Kong
- 16 November 2018Disabling and potentially permanent side effects lead to suspension or restrictions of quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics
- 8 November 2018Single-Dose Zoliflodacin (ETX0914) for Treatment of Urogenital Gonorrhea
- 24 October 2018FDA approves new drug to treat influenza
- 6 September 2018A Step Forward in the Treatment of Influenza
- 14 August 2018CHP investigates local cases of dengue fever
- 1 May 2018Multi-state outbreak of Serratia marcescens bloodstream infections in the United States
- 23 April 2018European Immunization Week – vaccination is a right and responsibility for all
- 19 February 2018Europe observes a 400% increase in measles cases in 2017 compared to previous year (WHO)
- 16 February 2018Flu activity is widespread in most of the United States.
- 14 February 2018CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A (H7N4) in Mainland
- 4 January 2018Use of neuraminidase inhibitors in out-patient settings
- 4 December 2017Plague outbreak external situation reports 1 – 14 (WHO Africa)
- 13 November 2017CHP launches Antibiotic Stewardship Programme in Primary Care and updated IMPACT guidelines
- 31 July 2017Government embarks to provide PCV13 to eligible elderly persons in 2017/18
- 20 December 2016United States Food and Drug Administration Issued a Medical Device Ban on Powdered Surgeon's Gloves, Powdered Patient Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a Surgeon's Glove
- 19 December 2016Medical Device Safety Alert: FDA Bans Powdered Surgeon's Gloves, Powdered Patient Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a Surgeon's Glove
- 15 November 2016Safety alert on contamination of heater-cooler device use in cardiothoracic surgery