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Don't wait Get a jab Keep flu away
Don't wait Get a jab Keep flu away

Don't wait Get a jab Keep flu away

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (SIV) is an effective means to prevent seasonal influenza and its complications. All persons aged 6 months or above, except those with known contraindications, are recommended to receive the SIV for personal protection. The 2024/25 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programmes have been launched. Eligible persons can receive free or subsidised SIV through the programme. Please visit the Centre for Health Protection’s website for more information.

Furthermore, institutions can arrange outreach vaccination activities for eligible persons through the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (Outreach) Programme. Please visit the following webpage for more information: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/46428.html .

Prevent the flu, get the flu jab early!

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (SIV) is an effective means to prevent seasonal influenza and its complications. All persons aged 6 months or above, except those with known contraindications, are recommended to receive the SIV for personal protection. The 2024/25 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programmes have been launched. Eligible persons can receive free or subsidised SIV through the programme. Please visit the Centre for Health Protection’s website for more information.

Furthermore, institutions can arrange outreach vaccination activities for eligible persons through the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (Outreach) Programme. Please visit the following webpage for more information: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/46428.html.

Prevent the flu, get the flu jab early!

Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme
Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme

Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers locally. The Department of Health is implementing the Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme to subsidise asymptomatic Hong Kong residents aged between 50 and 75 to undergo screening tests in private sector for prevention of colorectal cancer. For more information, please visit www.colonscreen.gov.hk, or call 3565 6288 during office hours.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers locally. The Department of Health is implementing the Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme to subsidise asymptomatic Hong Kong residents aged between 50 and 75 to undergo screening tests in private sector for prevention of colorectal cancer. For more information, please visit www.colonscreen.gov.hk, or call 3565 6288 during office hours.

“EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Campaign Launches “EatSmart Promotion Programme”
“EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Campaign Launches “EatSmart Promotion Programme”

“EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Campaign Launches “EatSmart Promotion Programme”

Visit an “EatSmart Restaurant” when eating out or ordering takeaway for healthy eating! An “EatSmart Restaurant” is definitely the health enthusiasts’ choice if they can enjoy discount at the same time! To keep you posted on the latest promotional offers, the “EatSmart Promotion Programme” gathers promotion on “EatSmart Dishes” offered by different “EatSmart Restaurants” and uploads the information to the thematic website.

We cordially invite you to like the Facebook page and follow the Instagram account of the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Campaign to stay tuned to the latest promotional offers and eating trend!

Visit an “EatSmart Restaurant” when eating out or ordering takeaway for healthy eating! An “EatSmart Restaurant” is definitely the health enthusiasts’ choice if they can enjoy discount at the same time! To keep you posted on the latest promotional offers, the “EatSmart Promotion Programme” gathers promotion on “EatSmart Dishes” offered by different “EatSmart Restaurants” and uploads the information to the thematic website.

We cordially invite you to like the Facebook page and follow the Instagram account of the “EatSmart Restaurant Star+” Campaign to stay tuned to the latest promotional offers and eating trend!

“Health Check-up Kit for Free” (Priority would be given to SMEs) is now open for application
“Health Check-up Kit for Free” (Priority would be given to SMEs) is now open for application

“Health Check-up Kit for Free” (Priority would be given to SMEs) is now open for application

In Hong Kong, one in four adults has hypertension. Hypertension is often called the "silent killer" as it does not usually give rise to obvious symptoms. The Health Check-up Kit Funding Scheme (Priority would be given to SMEs) under the Joyful@Healthy Workplace Programme provides one set of health check devices on blood pressure and waist measurement for chartered organisations for free, encouraging the participants to measure blood pressure and waist circumference regularly to keep track of personal health! (If enrolment exceeds limit, the devices would be allocated by ballot.)

In Hong Kong, one in four adults has hypertension. Hypertension is often called the "silent killer" as it does not usually give rise to obvious symptoms. The Health Check-up Kit Funding Scheme (Priority would be given to SMEs) under the Joyful@Healthy Workplace Programme provides one set of health check devices on blood pressure and waist measurement for chartered organisations for free, encouraging the participants to measure blood pressure and waist circumference regularly to keep track of personal health! (If enrolment exceeds limit, the devices would be allocated by ballot.)

Mental Health Workplace Charter
Mental Health Workplace Charter

Mental Health Workplace Charter

A mental health-friendly working environment not only safeguards the mental health of employees, but also strengthens the productivity and competitiveness of the organisation and builds a positive corporate image, creating a win-win situation for both employers and employees. To foster the establishment of mental health-friendly working environment in the organisations in Hong Kong, the Advisory Committee on Mental Health and the Department of Health jointly launch the "Mental Health Workplace Charter" (Charter).

A mental health-friendly working environment not only safeguards the mental health of employees, but also strengthens the productivity and competitiveness of the organisation and builds a positive corporate image, creating a win-win situation for both employers and employees. To foster the establishment of mental health-friendly working environment in the organisations in Hong Kong, the Advisory Committee on Mental Health and the Department of Health jointly launch the "Mental Health Workplace Charter" (Charter).

The statement of the Charter and the application form are available at http://mentalhealthcharter.hk/en/index.html. By signing the Charter, your organisation commits to value and foster a mental health-friendly working environment. Organisations will be awarded the title of "Mental Health Friendly Organisation" or "Mental Health Friendly Supreme Organisation" subject to the number of completed action items. In addition to receiving information and resources on mental health on a regular basis, the organisations can also receive professional support.

Online tool to assess drinking behaviour and the potential effects on health
Online tool to assess drinking behaviour and the potential effects on health

Online tool to assess drinking behaviour and the potential effects on health

We observe healthy diet when eating out or at home. However, some of us may not fully understand the health risk of drinking alcohol. For example, drinking alcohol can increase the risk of certain types of cancer. To understand alcohol use and the potential effects on health, you can try out Department of Health’s online self-assessment tool.

Please visit the Department of Health's website www.change4health.gov.hk/en/alcoholfails/index.html to obtain further information on how drinking alcohol can affect health.

We observe healthy diet when eating out or at home. However, some of us may not fully understand the health risk of drinking alcohol. For example, drinking alcohol can increase the risk of certain types of cancer. To understand alcohol use and the potential effects on health, you can try out Department of Health’s online self-assessment tool.

Please visit the Department of Health's website www.change4health.gov.hk/en/alcoholfails/index.html to obtain further information on how drinking alcohol can affect health.

Details of the Programme

Well-being or Mental Health Workshop

Well-being or Mental Health Workshop

  • 9 workshops with different themes
  • Held in a catering format, requiring 25-50 participants
  • Participating organisations are eligible for one free workshop per year
Seminars

Seminars

  • Seminars will be held regularly. Topics focus on healthy eating, physical activity and Mental Health
Tailor-made Advice for Enterprise

Tailor-made Advice for Enterprise

  • Professionals would provide tailor-made advisory service to organizations so as to assist employers and employees to sustain the promotion of healthy eating, physical activity and Mental Health in-house
Mental Health First Aid Training Course

Mental Health First Aid Training Course

  • The course is 12 hours in total
  • To receive a certificate certified by MHFA international
Health Check-up Kit

Health Check-up Kit

  • Health Check-up Kit on Loan, the kit includes: Health check devices on hand grip, lower back flexibility, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI).
  • Health Check-up Kit Funding Scheme (Priority would be given to SMEs), provides one set of health check devices on blood pressure and waist measurement

The participating organisations will be issued e-Charter

The participating organisations will be issued e-Charter

List of Participation Organisation