Vision, Goal and Strategic Direction
Vision
With successful implementation of the strategic framework, it is envisioned that Hong Kong will have
- a well-informed population that is able to take responsibility for their own health;
- a caring community that integrates public and private sectors to ensure healthy choices for the public;
- a competent healthcare profession that views health promotion and preventive medicine as priorities; and
- a sustainable healthcare system that incorporates strong elements of health promotion, disease prevention and curative care for our people, thereby significantly reducing the toll of disease burden including disability and premature death related to NCD.
Goal
The goals of the NCD strategic framework are to -
- create an environment conducive to promoting health;
- engage the population in promoting their own health as well as the health of their families and communities;
- prevent and/ or delay the onset of NCD for individuals and population groups;
- reduce the progression and complications of NCD;
- reduce avoidable hospital admissions and healthcare procedures; and
- provide high quality care for NCD in healthcare settings in order to maintain health and halt disease progression.
Strategic Direction
Six strategic directions have been identified for focusing the attention, resources and actions at areas in where investments in NCD prevention and control can bring the greatest return in terms of health outcomes.
Direction 1
Support new and strengthen existing health promotion and NCD prevention initiatives or activities that are in line with the strategy.
Direction 2
Generate an effective information base and system to guide action across the disease pathway.
Direction 3
Strengthen partnership and foster engagement of all relevant stakeholders.
Direction 4
Build the capacity and capability to combat NCD.
Direction 5
Ensure a health sector that is responsive to the NCD challenges and to improve the system of care.
Direction 6
Strengthen and develop supportive health promoting legislation.