AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTobacco Control: Hong Kong’s Department of Health Director Dr Ronald Lam met WHO FCTC Secretariat head Andrew Black to deepen tobacco control collaboration, including tighter action against alternative smoking products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. Cancer Care: Dr Lam also met the National Cancer Center to expand cooperation on cancer prevention and control, including big data use and talent training. Flu Vaccines in Macau: Macau’s Health Bureau announced free seasonal flu jabs for high-risk residents and certain non-resident workers starting next Tuesday, with 215,000 doses procured and rollout beginning after acceptance checks. Mosquito-Borne Risk: Macau’s CHP urged people to protect themselves from dengue and chikungunya during Mid-Autumn holiday outdoor activities, noting an imported dengue case and reminding residents to prevent mosquito bites. Clinic Closures: Macau Union Medical Center outlined service arrangements for the compensatory rest day after Mid-Autumn, with most outpatient services closed while emergency, inpatient, hemodialysis and radiotherapy continue. School Safety & Mental Wellness: Judiciary Police are investigating a school incident after online claims of arson and knife attack were circulated, while Melco and Fu Luen launched an 11-school theatre tour on “Invisible Bullying” to support students’ mental wellbeing.
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