(From : Viral Hepatitis Control Office Centre for Helath Protection Department of Health dd.24/10/2024)
People with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) may remain asymptomatic until signs and symptoms develop secondary to serious liver damage, cirrhosis or liver cancer. In Hong Kong, liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths and 80% of liver cancer cases are related to CHB. Hepatitis B can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. Early diagnosis and management for CHB can prevent liver cancer and save lives.
To enhance public awareness on CHB-related liver cancer, a post has been uploaded on the Facebook page of the Centre for Health Protection. You are most welcome to view, like and share the post to your colleagues and clients: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/XrxgxZRb6dSSnUBZ/
For more information on viral hepatitis, please visit our website: www.hepatitis.gov.hk
Thank you for your support in prevention and control of viral hepatitis!
Best Regards,Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeCentre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health
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(From : Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive Programm, Centre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health dd.22/2/2024)
The Viral Hepatitis Control Office of the Department of Health conducted a press briefing on 20 February 2024. The briefing explained the latest situation of hepatitis B in Hong Kong and the Government’s effort on prevention and control of viral hepatitis. The public was reminded about the importance of early screening and treatment for hepatitis B.
As derived from the findings in Thematic Report on Viral Hepatitis of Population Health Survey (PHS) 2020-22,about 5.6% of the Hong Kong population, which is about 410 000 people, have hepatitis B. Among those tested positive for HBsAg, nearly 40% were not aware of their chronic hepatitis B (CHB) status, while about 70% did not have any medical follow-up for their liver diseases.
In addition, you are most welcome to view, like and share our latest CHP Facebook posts on hepatitis B:
Thank you very much for your support in elimination of viral hepatitis in Hong Kong !
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(From : Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive Programm, Centre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health dd.17/11/2023)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is most commonly transmitted through contact with blood. People at higher risk of HCV infection, such as people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, HIV-positive people, etc. should get tested early. Treatment with oral direct-acting antiviral (DAA) can effectively cure HCV infection, reducing the risk of developing liver cancer.
You are most welcome to view, like and share:
Thank you very much for your support in elimination of viral hepatitis!
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(From : Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive Programm, Centre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health dd.16/10/2023)
Hepatitis B and C can be transmitted through contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person. If left untreated, chronic hepatitis
B and C can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer. In Hong Kong, 80% of liver cancer cases are related to chronic hepatitis B. Early
diagnosis and management of hepatitis B and C can prevent liver cancer and save lives.
To promote awareness and knowledge on viral hepatitis among ethnic minorities (EM), Viral Hepatitis Control Office (VHCO) has
produced e-leaflets on hepatitis B and C in seven EM languages, including Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, Nepali, Tagalog, Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese. They are available on the VHCO website (https://www.hepatitis.gov.hk/tc_chi/other_languages/index.html).
For multimedia resources, you can download health promotion videos on viral hepatitis from this link for streaming in your service units.
In addition, you are most welcome to view, like and share our latest CHP Facebook post on liver cancer and hepatitis B.
Thank you very much for your support in eliminating viral hepatitis in Hong Kong!
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(From : Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive Programme, Centre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health dd.28/7/2023)
Today is the annual World Hepatitis Day marked by the World Health Organization. The Department of Health (DH) has adopted the
theme “Test hepatitis B Save your life” to remind family members and sexual partners of people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and
people with a higher risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection to get tested and treated for hepatitis B early.
According to the latest local epidemiological studies, about 6% of the Hong Kong population had been infected with HBV, amounting to
about 400 000 people with hepatitis B. HBV can be transmitted from infected mothers to their babies, and through contact with blood or
body fluids of an infected person, or sexual contact. Some infected people cannot clear the virus and develop CHB. About 15 - 40% of untreated people with CHB may progress to life-threatening cirrhosis and liver cancer. In Hong Kong, liver cancer is the third leading
cause of cancer deaths and about 80% of liver cancer cases are related to CHB. Early identification and management of people with
CHB is one of the focus areas of the Hong Kong Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2020 – 2024,with a view to reducing the disease burden
caused by CHB.
Professor LAI Ching-lung, Honorary Senior Adviser of DH, was invited to participate in the production of “Test hepatitis B Save your life” promotional video to explain the importance of hepatitis B testing.
We would be most grateful if you would assist in promulgating the messages, and view, like and share the video at
Thank you for your support in prevention and control of hepatitis B!
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Surveillance of Viral Hepatitis in Hong Kong - 2021 Report (From : Viral Hepatitis Control Office, Department of Health dated 18/1/2023)
The latest epidemiological situation of viral hepatitis in Hong Kong, following collation and analysis of surveillance data, service statistics and published research findings up to the year 2021. The full version and the summary of the Report on the website of Viral Hepatitis Control Office
(https://www.hepatitis.gov.hk/english/health_professionals/surveillance_reports.html).
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(From : Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive ProgrammeDepartment of Health dated 26/10/2022)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) can be transmitted from mothers with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) to their babies during delivery, and through
contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person. Some people fail to clear the virus and develop CHB. Family members (such
as parents, siblings and offspring) and sexual partners of people with CHB are considered at higher risk of infection.
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World Hepatitis Day 2022
(From : Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive ProgrammeCentre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health dated 28/7/2022)
This year the Department of Health has adopted the theme “Hepatitis B can cause cancer Get tested and treated early” to promote the importance of hepatitis B testing and follow-up, in particular for family members and sexual partners of people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and others with a higher risk of infection.
In Hong Kong, around 540 000 people are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV can be transmitted from infected mothers to their babies, and through blood-borne or sexual contact with an infected person. Some infected people fail to clear the virus and develop CHB, which can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. Early identification and management of people with CHB is one of the focus areas of theHong Kong Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2020 – 2024, with a view to reducing the disease burden caused by CHB.
i-Continuing Education (online CME/ CPD/ CNE /PEM self-study) on Focused risk-based testing for chronic HBV infection for health professionalsis available at
www.hepatitis.gov.hk/english/health_professionals/ice.html. Related presentations can be found at www.hepatitis.gov.hk/english/health_professionals/training.html.
More information can be found at the thematic page on World Hepatitis Dayand Hepatitis B. For more health education materials on viral hepatitis, please fax or email the request form (www.hepatitis.gov.hk/tc_chi/resources/files/request_form.pdf) to us. Should you have any enquiries, please contact us at 2748 6753.
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移植「心」突破 (逢星期二晚上九時至十時)
移植「心」突破廣播節目一共有13集，由香港電台聯同香港移植學會於每集邀請不同專業團體、社區團體及有心藝人協作主持。
節目以「器官移植」和「器官捐贈」題材，每集一小時共分兩節，第一節主要為是專業團體，第二節是社區團體 (稱為好人谷)，
兩節的團體在節目中與馮加信醫生及周嘉歡醫生加上有心藝人/嘉賓協作主持。
播放日期: 由7月5日起逢星期二
播放時間: 晚上9時至10時
在香港電台第五台普通話台AM621以廣東話播出。
”第四集”- 肝臟移植(7月26日)
主持: 周嘉歡醫生/馮加信醫生及藝人關心妍小姐(Jade)
嘉賓: 香港肝壽基金會董/捐肝救人推廣運動委員會主席 – 竺兆豪醫生
義務工作發展局 – 張瑞儀小姐
由香港肝壽基金及義務工作發展局與主持透過1小時兩個部份的互動對話闡述肝臟器官移植及捐贈
歡迎各位收聽及與朋友分享, 謝謝 !
敬請支持!!
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最新健康資訊
(由衞生署健康促進處醫生(健康促進)提供 3 May 2022)
為便利市民使用「智方便」進行網上登記，衞生署已順利推出優化的中央器官捐贈登記名冊（中央名冊）系統。
在推出優化的中央名冊系統後，市民現可選擇以「智方便」進行網上登記，或以親身登記並同時提供香港身份證方式完成身分
核實。新的登記方法可在申請過程中同時完成身分核實，而無需隨後進行電話核實。
選擇不使用「智方便」登記或不提供香港身份證進行身分核實的申請人，可繼續以原有的登記方法，包括網上提交申請、郵寄
或親身提交申請，申請在中央名冊登記，並隨後以電話核實身分。不管使用哪一種申請方法，成功登記的申請人都會在提交
申請的14日內收到登記結果通知。
引入的新登記方法不會影響中央名冊現時儲存的紀錄。因此，已在中央名冊登記的市民無需重新登記。如欲了解更多詳情，
請瀏覽中央名冊網站：www.codr.gov.hk。
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(From Nursing OfficerViral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive ProgrammeDepartment of Health dated 3 May 2022)
To enhance public awareness on the importance of hepatitis B vaccination, a post has been uploaded on the Facebook page of the
Centre for Health Protection. You are most welcome to view, like and share the post to your colleagues, friends and clients: https://fb.watch/cMf1iY8tq-/
For more information on hepatitis B vaccination and health promotional resources, please refer to the pamphletor visit our website: www.hepatitis.gov.hk
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(From Viral Hepatitis Control OfficeSpecial Preventive ProgrammeDepartment of Health - dated 4 January 2022)
With effect from January 2022, babies attending the Maternal and Child Health Centres (MCHCs) of Department of
Health (DH) who are born to mothers infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) are offered with serologic testing after
hepatitis B vaccination. Please refer to the Press Release issued by DH for details: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202112/31/P2021123100615.htm
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The Hong Kong Viral Hepatitis Action plan 2020-2024 from Depart of Health (Dated : 8 October 2021)
1/ Resources on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B
https://www.facebook.com/975074992508418/posts/5081155071900369/?d=n (Post on 8 October)
2/ Post-vaccination serologic testing (PVST) for babies born to HBV-infected mothers
www.hepatitis.gov.hk/english/health_professionals/ice.html
3/ Elimination of chronic hepatitis”
https://www.rrc.gov.hk/aidsnewsletter/202109.pdf (Chinese Version Only)
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1/ 2019 冠狀病毒疫苗接種計劃詳情_最新版本22.04.2021 (轉自香港醫學會及衛生防護中心)
https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/professional).
2/ Department of Health adopts “Stop mother-to-child transmission to realise a hepatitis B-free
generation” (「斷絕乙肝母嬰傳播實現無乙肝新一代」) (轉自衛生署控制病毒性肝炎辦公室)
敬請支持!!
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