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Epi Info 3.3.2 Hands-On Training
4 Apr 2007
An intensive course of Epi Info 3.3.2 Hands-On Training, jointly organized with Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, was held from 27 to 29 March 2007 and delivered by the experts in health information system...
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Inter-departmental efforts to prevent dengue fever
8 Sep 2006
In view of the recent increase in the number of dengue fever cases in Guangdong province, the Inter-departmental Co-ordinating Committee on Dengue Fever met today (September 7) to assess the situation in Hong Kong and to review the effectiveness of local anti-mosquito campaign. Staffs should stay vigilant and to notify suspected or confirmed case to Centre of Health and Protection early.
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Travellers reminded to be vigilant against Japanese encephalitis
17 Aug 2006
In view of recent increase in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in Shanxi province of Mainland China, the Centre for Health Protection of Department of Health reminds travelers to take precautionary measures to prevent infection when visiting affected areas.
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Updates on cases of fungal corneal infections
4 May 2006
The Centre for Health Protection of Department of Health provides update information on cases of fungal corneal infections.
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Updates on advice for prevention of fungal corneal infections
26 Apr 2006
The Centre for Health Protection of Department of Health provides on cases of fungal corneal infections and advice on prevention.
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The HA Infection Control Plan for Avian Influenza – Second Edition has been released!
17 Feb 2006
The second edition of HA Infection Control Plan for Avian Influenza has been released. This documents supersede the “Infection Control Guideline for Avian Influenza under Red Alert”…
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Healthcare workers reminded to remain vigilant against typhoid fever
21 Dec 2005
Healthcare workers are reminded to remain vigilant against typhoid fever as The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health received nine notifications of typhoid fever during a 3-week period from November 25 to December 18; among them seven lived in Yuen Long District…
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Influenza Vaccination Programme for 2005/06
16 Sep 2005
In accordance with the Government’s Influenza Vaccination Programme, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) and the Hospital Authority (HA) will start its routine Influenza Vaccination Programme from end of October this year…
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Hospital Epidemiology
12 Feb 2007
A 5-day tailor-made Hospital Epidemiology Programme was conducted in partnership with the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, US, from 8-12 January 2007 ...
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Joint Commission International ( JCI ) Infection Control Practicum - October 2006
24 Oct 2006
3 JCI consultants were invited to give a series of lecutres, and delivered 9 sessions of tracer methodology practicum with a view to give a quick overviiew of infection control system in HA hospitals and to train up local survey teams.
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Infection Control Training Workshop for Long Term Care Facilities
17 Feb 2006
The Infection Control Training Workshop for Long Term Care Facilities Course was held successfully from 13 to 15 February 2006.
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Epidemiology in Action Course
26 Jan 2006
The Epidemiology in Action course, jointly organized by CHP and The Emory University, US, was held from 9 to 20 January 2006…
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IDCTC
Avian Influenza Page
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Course Information
Topic: Commissioned Training on Major Infectious Disease Emergencies and Bioterrorism Preparedness in Hong Kong - Day 2
Speaker: Overseas speakers:
1. Dr Tara O'Toole, Director, Centre for Bio-security, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA
2. Dr Thomas Inglesby, Deputy director, Centre for Bio-security, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA
3. Dr Eric Toner, Senior Associate, Centre for Bio-security, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA
4. Dr David Heymann, Assistant Director-General for Health Security and Environment , WHO
5. Professor B K Zhang, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention [China CDC], Beijing, China.
Local speakers:
1. Mr Ian Clark, AS (Emergency Support Unit) SD, Security Bureau, Government of HKSAR
2. Dr Jimmy Chan, Service Director(CCM)/CC(A&E) NTEC/COS(A&E), Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
3. Dr Janice Lo, Consultant(PHLS), Centre for Health Protection
4. Mr Andy CM Kung, Senior Manager (Infection, Emergency & Contingency) , Hospital Authority Head Office
5. Ms Patricia CHING, SNO, Chief Infection Control Officer Office, Hospital Authority Head Office, Hospital Authority Head Office
Date: 21/11/2008
Time: 9:00 to 17:30
Venue: Lecture Theatre (H7), Princess Margaret Hospital
2-10 Princess Margaret Hospital Road, NT
Seminar Rooms right besides the Lecture Theatre (H7) will also be opened for video conference training |
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