Past Events & News 2006
Fact Sheet on Cervical Screening Programme in four languages is
now available
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7 Dec 2006
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The Cervical Screening Programme has prepared a fact sheet in four
languages, namely Nepali,
Indonesian,
Thai and
Urdu
(for Pakistani) to introduce the programme. The fact sheet is now
available and free for download.
Please send the fact sheet to your friends and relatives who can
read these languages to raise their awareness of cervical cancer
and cervical screening.
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News on Tobacco Control
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1 Nov 2006
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The Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2005 was passed into
law by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong SAR on 19 Oct 2006.
According to the amendment ordinance, smoking will be prohibited
in the vast majority of indoor areas of workplaces and public places,
such as restaurants, office, schools, hospitals, markets, karaokes
and bars with effect from 1 January 2007. Six types of "qualified
establishments" such as night clubs and mahjong parlors may
implement the smoking ban by 1 July 2009 the latest.
As smoking, whether first hand or second hand, is one of the risk
factors for cervical cancer, Cervical Screening Programme fully
supports the amendment ordinance and would advise the public to
avoid or give up smoking.
To know more about the risk factors and preventive measures for
cervical cancer, please click here.
To know more about smoking cessation, please click
here.
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Mid-Autumn Festival e-Card is now available
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21 Sep 2006
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A newly designed Mid-Autumn Festival
e-Card is now available for you to send your regards and greetings
to your relatives and friends.
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New Version of English Booklet is now published
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11 Sep 2006
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The new version of English booklet on Cervical Screening Programme
has been published. Updated information on cervical cancer, more
information on Cervical Screening Programme and information on facilities
for the disabled in Maternal and Child Health Centres are included
(For free download, please click
here).
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A New Look of the Cervical Screening Programme Website
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7 Sep 2006
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A new look for the Cervical Screening Programme website was launched
on 1 September 2006. The new layout has adopted the Common Look
and Feel for government websites which helps improve the navigability
and usability of the website. You are most welcome to visit our
website and enjoy the new look.
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Updates on Roving Exhibitions for Cervical Screening Programme
and Men's Health Programme
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21 Aug 2006
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To enhance the public's awareness on cervical screening and men's
health, the Department of Health commenced a series of roving exhibitions
for Cervical Screening Programme and Men's Health Programme since
July 2006. The exhibitions attracted many visitors. New venues in
different districts of Hong Kong will be selected for the exhibitions
in September and October. The exhibitions are free and open to the
public. All are welcome. The content will be conducted in Chinese.For
exhibition venues, dates and time for September:
| Exhibition Venue |
Date |
Time |
| 1. |
2/F., Cheung Fat Shopping Centre, Tsing
Yi |
1-4 Sep |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 2. |
G/F., Discovery Park, Tsuen Wan |
6-9 Sep |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 3. |
G/F., Dragon Centre, Sham Shui Po |
11-14
Sep |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 4. |
1/F., Tuen Mun Town Plaza, Tuen Mun |
18-21
Sep |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 5. |
2/F., Sunshine City Plaza, Ma On Shan |
25-28
Sep |
10:00
- 20:00 |
For exhibition venues, dates and time for October:
| Exhibition Venue |
Date |
Time |
| 1. |
G/F., Yat Tung Shopping Centre, Tung Chung |
1-4 Oct |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 2. |
1/F., Uptown Plaza, Tai Po |
10-13
Oct |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 3. |
G/F., Sheung Tak Shopping Centre, Tseung
Kwan O |
15-18
Oct |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 4. |
G/F., New World Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui |
20-23
Oct |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 5. |
2/F., Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin |
27-30
Oct |
10:00
- 20:00 |
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2006 Roving Exhibition Photo Album
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15 Aug 2006
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The roving exhibitions for Cervical Screening Programme and Men's
Health Programme were commenced. For photos of roving exhibitions
in Lei Tung Commercial Centre, Lok Fu Shopping Centre and Revenue
Tower, please visit the Photo Gallery of the website. (To Photo
Album, please click
here)
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Roving Exhibition Information Panels are now available
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11 Aug 2006
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The roving exhibitions for Cervical Screening Programme and Men's
Health Programme were commenced in July 2006. Soft copies of the
information panels displayed in the exhibitions are available for
free download by the public. (For free download, please click
here)
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New Version of Booklet is now published
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11 Aug 2006
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A new version of booklet on Cervical Screening Programme (Chinese
version) has been published. Updated information on cervical cancer,
more information on Cervical Screening Programme and information
on facilities for the disabled in Maternal and Child Health Centres
is included The English version will be available soon. (For free
download of Chinese version, please click
here).
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Roving Exhibitions for Cervical Screening Programme and Men's
Health Programme
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11 Jul 2006
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To enhance the public's awareness on cervical screening and men's
health, the Department of Health will organize a series of roving
exhibitions for Cervical Screening Programme and Men's Health Programme
from July to October 2006. Held in different districts of Hong Kong,
the exhibitions will include display of information on prevention
of cervical cancer, Cervical Screening Programme and healthy lifestyle
for men. There will be VCD show, distribution of booklets and pamphlets
and games during the exhibitions. The exhibitions are free and open
to the public. All are welcome. The content will be conducted in
Chinese.
For exhibition venues, dates and time for July to August:
| Exhibition Venue |
Date |
Time |
| 1. |
1/F., Lei Tung Commercial Centre, Aberdeen |
22-25
Jul |
10:00
- 20:00 |
| 2. |
2/F., Lok Fu Shopping Centre |
27-30
Jul |
10:00
- 20:00 |
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G/F., Revenue Tower, Wan Chai |
1-4 Aug |
08:30
- 18:30 |
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G/F., North Point Government Offices |
7-10
Aug |
08:30
- 18:30 |
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G/F., Kingswood Ginza, Tin Shui Wai |
14-17
Aug |
10:00
- 20:00 |
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G/F., Queensway Government Offices, Admiralty |
22-25
Aug |
08:30
- 18:30 |
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2/F., Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre, Wong
Tai Sin |
27-30
Aug |
09:00
- 19:00 |
The exhibition venues, dates and time for September to October
will be announced later.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
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16 Jun 2006
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A quadrivalent vaccine against human
papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16 & 18 has been approved
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 8 June 2006.
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Five-day Week in the Cervical Screening Programme
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13 Jun 2006
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The Cervical Screening Programme enquiry hotline (2961 8778) will
change its service hours starting from 1 July 2006. The new service
hours will be:Monday to Friday (except public holidays): 9:00 a.m.
to 5:45 p.m. Public are welcomed to make phone enquiries about Cervical
Screening Programme within the service hours.Service of the Department
of Health 24-hour health education hotline (2833 0111) remains unchanged.
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Cervical Screening Information System (CSIS) Security Risk Assessment
and Audit Exercise
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20 May 2006
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A third party had been commissioned in 2005 to conduct a Security
Risk Assessment and Audit Exercise for the Cervical Screening Information
System (CSIS) to review the security status of the system and all
so discovered vulnerabilities had been fixed in January 2006. (To
know more ...)
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Mother's Day e-Card is now available
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12 May 2006
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The coming Sunday (14 May 2006) is the Mother's Day. Wishing all
mothers good health and a happy Mother's Day! You are welcome to
use our Mother's Day e-card to
send your warmest regards to all mothers.
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1 Mar 2006
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This set of four new posters, two of which focus on factors which
hinder women to have cervical smear: embarrassment and scare. The
other two posters encourage women to have cervical smear so that
they can stay healthy and look bright.
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Video on "Killer cancer of Hong Kong women – Cervical Cancer"
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27 Feb 2006
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A video on"Killer cancer of Hong Kong women – Cervical Cancer"
will be shown in TV starting from 27 February and will last for
3 weeks. Young, middle age or elderly women should have regular
cervical screening to prevent cervical cancer. Enjoy the show in
TV or click here.
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New Posters for Cervical Screening Programme
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24 Feb 2006
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For around 4 weeks starting from 24 February, new
posters in stations of MTR, East Rail, West Rail, Ma On Shan
Rail and Light Rail reminds that women with age 25 or above need
regular cervical smears in order to prevent cervical cancer.
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Homepage banner on Yahoo! HK
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20 Feb 2006
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For four weeks from 22 February 2006, there will be a banner in
the homepage of the Yahoo! HK, a "click" would bring you
to the Cervical Screening Website.
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Radio Programme in Commercial Radio 1
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10 Feb 2006
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A 4-week radio programme will be broadcasted in Commercial Radio
1 every Monday to Friday, from 13 February. If you wish to know
more about cervical cancer and cervical screening, do listen to
the radio programme.
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Homepage textlinks on Yahoo! HK
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4 Feb 2006
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New round of short textlinks concerning cervical screening on the
Homepage of the Yahoo! HK would start on 2 February 2006 for around
two weeks. Click the textlinks would bring you to the Cervical Screening
Programme Website.
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Homepage textlinks on Yahoo! HK
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14 Jan 2006
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Short textlinks concerning cervical screening would appear on the
Homepage of the Yahoo! HK from 13 January 2006 for around two weeks.
This would attract more visitors to visit the Cervical Screening
Programme Website.
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