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17 May 2025 (Saturday)	Press Release: DH urges the public to measure blood pressure regularly in support of World Hypertension DayThis link will open in a new window
4 March 2025 (Tuesday)	Press Release: DH urges public on World Obesity Day to manage weight through healthy lifestyleThis link will open in a new window
4 February 2025 (Tuesday)	Press Release: Public urged to adopt healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2025This link will open in a new window

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14 November 2024 (Thursday)	Press Release: Public urged to keep healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetesThis link will open in a new window
7 November 2024 (Thursday)	Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcement in the Public Interest (API) “Shall We Walk and Talk”
1 November 2024 (Friday)	Press Release: Walking Together in Healthy Bay Area - "Celebrating the 75th National Day 10 000 Steps a Day Walking Challenge 2024" Kick-off Ceremony (with photos)This link will open in a new window
29 October 2024 (Tuesday)	Press Release: Public urged to lead active and healthy lifestyle in support of World Stroke DayThis link will open in a new window
29 September 2024 (Sunday)	Press Release: Public urged to stay vigilant against cardiovascular diseases in support of World Heart DayThis link will open in a new window
25 September 2024 (Wednesday)	Press Release: National Day celebration: Walking Together in Healthy Bay Area - Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to open for enrolment in OctoberThis link will open in a new window
17 May 2024 (Friday)	Press Release: DH urges public to heighten vigilance against hypertension in support of World Hypertension DayThis link will open in a new window
14 May 2024 (Tuesday)	Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcement in the Public Interest (API) “Walk Together for Health and Happiness”
4 March 2024 (Monday)	Press Release: Lead healthy lifestyle in support of World Obesity DayThis link will open in a new window
4 February 2024 (Sunday)	Press Release: Public urged to adopt healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2024This link will open in a new window

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14 November 2023 (Tuesday)	Press Release: World Diabetes Day heightens public vigilance against diabetesThis link will open in a new window
29 October 2023 (Sunday)	Press Release: World Stroke Day heightens public vigilance against strokeThis link will open in a new window
10 October 2023 (Tuesday)	Press Release: Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to be enrolled this ThursdayThis link will open in a new window
29 September 2023 (Friday)	Press Release: World Heart Day heightens public vigilance against cardiovascular diseasesThis link will open in a new window
17 May 2023 (Wednesday)	Press Release: World Hypertension Day enhances public awareness on hypertensionThis link will open in a new window
4 March 2023 (Saturday)	Press Release: Public urged to stay vigilant against obesity in support of World Obesity DayThis link will open in a new window
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)This link will open in a new window
4 February 2023 (Saturday)	Press Release: Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2023This link will open in a new window

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14 November 2022 (Monday)	Press Release: Public urged to maintain vigilance against diabetesThis link will open in a new window
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 strokeThis link will open in a new window
18 October 2022 (Tuesday)	Announcement: DH launches new TV Announcement in the Public Interest (API) "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 diseasesThis link will open in a new window
21 September 2022 (Wednesday)	Press Release: Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to be enrolled in OctoberThis link will open in a new window

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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"

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12 September 2019 (Thursday)	Press release: DH releases Hong Kong Drowning ReportThis link will open in a new window
9 July 2019 (Tuesday)	Health Care and Promotion Scheme 2018 opens for applications
31 January 2019 (Thursday)	Announcement: “Move For Health” Flash Mob Performance

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8 December 2018 (Saturday)	DH launches "Healthy Hong Kong 2025 \| Move for Health" Campaign (with photos)This link will open in a new window
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)This link will open in a new window
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

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3 June 2017 (Saturday)	"Young and Alcohol Free" Animated GIF Design Contest raises awareness of alcohol-related harmThis link will open in a new window
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)

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15 December 2016 (Thui)	Press Release: DH launches "Young and Alcohol Free" campaign against underage drinking (with photos)This link will open in a new window
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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