General out-patient clinic service arrangements on HKSAR Establishment Day holiday

2024-06-28 11:40 Last Updated At：17:06

Hospital authority offers public holiday gopc services on hksar establishment day, urges public to maintain hygiene and seek prompt medical advice

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (June 28) announced that 14 general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) will provide public holiday GOPC services on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day holiday (July 1) (see table below). Patients may book an appointment either through the telephone appointment system or the "Book GOPC" function of the "HA Go" mobile app.

The spokesperson reminded members of the public that they should stay vigilant to personal and environmental hygiene during the public holiday to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear a mask and seek medical advice promptly. Apart from GOPCs of the HA, patients may also consider attending consultation by private family doctors. To choose a suitable family doctor and related clinic service, the public can browse the Primary Care Directory of the Health Bureau at www.pcdirectory.gov.hk.

GOPC service arrangements on HKSAR Establishment Day holiday (July 1)

Region

List of GOPCs

Address

Telephone number for booking

General enquiries

Hong Kong Island

Aberdeen Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic

10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen

3543 5011

2555 0381

Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic

1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan

3157 0077

2560 0211

Violet Peel General Out-patient Clinic

LG, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai

3157 0000

3553 3116

Kowloon

Kwun Tong Community Health Centre

UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong

3157 0687

2389 0331

Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic

G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin

3157 0118

2354 2267

Robert Black General Out-patient Clinic

600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong

3157 0113

2383 3311

Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic

1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei

3157 0880

2272 2400

New Territories

Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic

213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan

3157 0107

2614 4789

Lek Yuen General Out-patient Clinic

G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin

3157 0972

2692 8730

Shek Wu Hui Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic

G/F, 108-130 Jockey Club Road, Shek Wu Hui, Sheung Shui

3157 0965

2670 0211

Tai Po Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic

G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po

3157 0906

2664 2039

Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) General Out-patient Clinic

G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O

3157 0660

2191 1083

Tuen Mun Clinic

11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun

3543 0886

2452 9111

Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre

269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long

3543 5007

2443 8511

Service hours:

9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

CHP announces investigation progress of case of dengue fever

2024-06-30 19:50 Last Updated At：19:58

Investigation into dengue fever in tin shui wai continues: public urged to take precautionary measures and stay informed

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 30) continued its investigation into a case of dengue fever (DF)announcedon June 28. The CHP urged again the public to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control and personal protective measures both locally and during travel. Meanwhile, persons who have been to Tin Shui (1) Estate in Tin Shui Wai with DF symptomsshould contact the CHP as soon as possible.

According to the latest findings of epidemiological investigations, no linked case has been identified by the CHP so far. The CHP has inspected the residence of the patient on June 28. Blood samples of the patient's two household contacts tested negative for dengue virus upon laboratory testing. As at 3pm today, the CHP has contacted over 3 000 residents from over 1 200 households of Tin Shui (1) Estate in Tin Shui Wai. No suspected case is identified.

Officers of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and the Housing Department inspected the vicinity of Tin Shui (1) Estate in Tin Shui Wai and enhanced the anti-mosquito work yesterday (June 29) morning. They also suggested the cleansing service contractor to strengthen mosquito control measures.

The CHP held a health talk jointly with the FEHD yesterday evening in the Tin Shui Community Centre, during which the CHP also conducted free DF antibody tests for people in the district with relevant symptoms.

Meanwhile, the CHP appeals to persons who have been to Tin Shui (1) Estate in Tin Shui Wai with DF symptoms to call the CHP's hotline (2125 2374) which is operatingfrom 9am to 1pm tomorrow(July 1) and will continue to operatefrom 9am to 5pmfrom July 2, Monday to Friday(excluding public holidays) for laboratory investigation or referral as appropriate. DF is clinically characterised by high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes and rash.

The CHP's investigations are ongoing.

The public should take heed of the following advice on mosquito control:

Thoroughly check all gully traps, roof gutters, surface channels and drains to prevent blockage;

Scrub and clean drains and surface channels with an alkaline detergent compound at least once a week to remove any deposited mosquito eggs;

Properly dispose of refuse, such as soft drink cans, empty bottles and boxes, in covered litter containers;

Completely change the water of flowers and plants at least once a week. The use of saucers should be avoided if possible;

Level irregular ground surfaces before the rainy season;

Avoid staying in shrubby areas; and

Take personal protective measures such as wearing light-coloured long-sleeved clothes and trousers and apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing and uncovered areas of the body when doing outdoor activities.

DEET-containing insect repellents are effective and the public should take heed of the tips below:

Read the label instructions carefully first;

Apply right before entering an area with risk of mosquito bites;

Apply on exposed skin and clothing;

Use DEET of up to 30 per cent for pregnant women and up to 10 per cent for children*;

Apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent; and

Re-apply only when needed and follow the instructions.

* For children who travel to countries or areas where mosquito-borne diseases are endemic or epidemic and where exposure is likely, those aged 2 months or above can use DEET-containing insect repellents with a DEET concentration of up to 30 per cent.

The public should call1823in case of mosquito problems and may visit the following pages for more information: the DF pages of theCHPand theTravel Health Service, the latestTravel Health News,tips for using insect repellents, and the CHPFacebook PageandYouTube Channel.