Press Release / Announcements

Year 2023

Date Title
14 November 2023 (Tuesday) Press Release: World Diabetes Day heightens public vigilance against diabetes
10 October 2023 (Tuesday) Press Release: Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to be enrolled this Thursday
29 September 2023 (Friday) Press Release: World Heart Day heightens public vigilance against cardiovascular diseases
17 May 2023 (Wednesday) Press Release: World Hypertension Day enhances public awareness on hypertension
4 March 2023 (Saturday) Press Release: Public urged to stay vigilant against obesity in support of World Obesity Day
25 February 2023 (Saturday) Press Release: "10 000 Steps a Day" Walking Challenge Prize Presentation Ceremony cum Carnival held to promote health benefits of walking (with photos)
4 February 2023 (Saturday) Press Release: Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2023

Year 2022

Date Title
14 November 2022 (Monday) Press Release: Public urged to maintain vigilance against diabetes
7 November 2022 (Monday) Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcement in the Public Interest (API) "Alcohol and Calories"
29 October 2022 (Saturday) Press Release: World Stroke Day calls for healthy lifestyle to guard against stroke
18 October 2022 (Tuesday) Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcements in the Public Interest (APIs) "Sit Less and Walk More!" and "10,000 Steps a Day"
10 October 2022 (Monday) Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcement in the Public Interest (API) "Alcohol and Cancer"
29 September 2022 (Thursday) Press Release: Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle to guard against cardiovascular diseases
21 September 2022 (Wednesday) Press Release: Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to be enrolled in October

Year 2021

Date Title
1 March 2021 (Monday) Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcements in the Public Interest (APIs) "Move for the environment.Move for happiness" and "Move for Health Every Day"

Year 2019

Date Title
12 September 2019 (Thursday) Press release: DH releases Hong Kong Drowning Report
9 July 2019 (Tuesday) Health Care and Promotion Scheme 2018 opens for applications
31 January 2019 (Thursday) Announcement: “Move For Health” Flash Mob Performance

Year 2018

Date Title
8 December 2018 (Saturday) DH launches "Healthy Hong Kong 2025 | Move for Health" Campaign (with photos)
20 September 2018 (Thursday) Announcement: “Towards 2025: Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent and Control Non-communicable Diseases in Hong Kong” Community Engagement Funding Scheme
7 May 2018 (Monday) Health Care and Promotion Scheme 2018 opens for applications
4 May 2018 (Friday) Government launches strategy and action plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (with photos)
19 April 2018 (Thursday) Invitation: Health Care and Promotion Scheme – 2018 Briefing cum Grant Skills Training Workshop on 9 May 2018
13 February 2018 (Tuesday) Announcement: Legislative Council passed the Bill which prohibiting the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor to minors in the course of business

Year 2017

Date Title
3 June 2017 (Saturday) "Young and Alcohol Free" Animated GIF Design Contest raises awareness of alcohol-related harm
7 April 2017 (Friday) Invitation: Health Care and Promotion Scheme – 2017 Briefing cum Grant Skills Training Workshop on 5 May 2017 and 26 May 2017 (English version only)

Year 2016

Date Title
15 December 2016 (Thui) Press Release: DH launches "Young and Alcohol Free" campaign against underage drinking (with photos)
29 April 2016 (Fri) Announcement: Health Care and Promotion Fund Call for Application
21 March 2016 (Mon) Announcement: 2016 Health Care and Promotion Fund – Briefing cum Grant Skills Training Workshop for the Health Care and Promotion Fund

Year 2015

Date Title
30 Apr 2015 (Thu) Announcement: Health Care and Promotion Fund Call for Application
16 Mar 2015 (Mon) Announcement: Nutrient Content of Children's Meals in Hong Kong
23 Feb 2015 (Mon) Announcement: Grant Skills Training Workshop for the Health Care and Promotion Fund

Year 2014

Date Title
15 May 2014 (Thu) Press Release: Department of Health seeks to protect young people from alcohol-related harm
23 Apr 2014 (Wed) Announcement: Health Care and Promotion Fund Call for Application
24 Feb 2014 (Mon) Announcement: Grant Skills Training Workshop for the Health Care and Promotion Fund

Year 2013

Date Title
14 Nov 2013 (Thu) Announcement: Diabetes Hong Kong Healthy Run 2014
12 Nov 2013 (Tue) Press Release: WHO Western Pacific Regional meeting in HK to address harmful use of alcohol by young people
30 Aug 2013 (Fri) Announcement: 'Fitness Walking' mobile application (App) available for download
17 Apr 2013 (Wed) Announcement: Health Care and Promotion Fund Call for Application
02 Apr 2013 (Tue) Press Release: Hypertension is preventable and treatable
21 Jan 2013 (Mon) Announcement: Food and Health Bureaus Grant Skills Training Workshop for the Health Care and Promotion Fund

Year 2012

Date Title
02 Nov 2012 (Fri) Announcement: Hong Kong Code of Marketing and Quality of Formula Milk and Related Products, and Food Products for Infants & Young Children
22 Oct 2012 (Mon) Announcement: Diabetes Hong Kong Healthy Run 2013
25 Apr 2012 (Wed) Announcement: Food and Health Bureaus Health Care and Promotion Fund Call for Application
13 Apr 2012 (Fri) Press Release: WHO Western Pacific regional meeting on reducing alcohol-related harm completed
02 Apr 2012 (Mon) Announcement: Food and Health Bureaus Grant Skills Training Workshop for the Health Care and Promotion Fund
29 Mar 2012 (Thu) Announcement: Health@work.hk Pilot Project Recognition Ceremony cum Sharing Forum to be held on 18 May 2012
22 Mar 2012 (Thu) Announcement: Re-Run of RTHKs TV Series "Medical Discovery"
21 Feb 2012 (Tue) Announcement: Announcement of Public Interest (API) "Living a Healthy Lifestyle Starts with YOU" being Broadcast on TV

Year 2011

Date Title
07 Dec 2011 (Wed) Announcement: Official launch of Health Promotional Video Clip and Jingle - "Living a Healthy Lifestyle Starts with YOU"
24 Oct 2011 (Mon) Press Release: Action plan launched to reduce alcohol-related harm in Hong Kong
18 Aug 2011 (Thu) Announcement: Food and Health Bureaus Health Promotion Symposium 2011
26 Jul 2011 (Tue) Announcement: A Brand New RTHKs TV Series "Medical Discovery" On Air to Explore Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
23 May 2011 (Mon) Announcement: Food and Health Bureaus Health Care and Promotion Fund Calls for Application
28 Jan 2011 (Fri) Announcement: Poster campaign calls for healthy eating and more workout
20 Jan 2011 (Thu) Press Release: New website advocates Change for Health

Year 2010

Date Title
27 Sep 2010 (Mon) Press Release: Action plan for a healthy lifestyle (with photos)