DH's student health and elderly health services resume service gradually from today
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     The Department of Health (DH) reminded the public that the Student Health Service (StdHS) and Elderly Health Service (EHS) are gradually resuming normal services from today (November 2).

     In view of the latest situation of COVID-19, the StdHS's annual health assessment services have been gradually resumed at 12 out of 13 Student Health Service Centres (SHSCs), except West Kowloon Government Offices SHSC, starting with Primary One and Two and Secondary One students in the school year 2020/21. Parents will be notified of the arrangements via their schools. 

     Meanwhile, all 18 Elderly Health Centres (EHCs) have resumed normal opening hours from today, with services including non-booked medical consultation services for members in the afternoon gradually resumed. Members with prior appointments will be informed by the respective EHCs about their appointment arrangements, if necessary. 

     Please visit the following websites for details:

     StdHS: www.studenthealth.gov.hk/english/notices/news.html; and
     EHS: www.elderly.gov.hk/eindex.html

     For further enquiries, please contact the respective SHSC or EHC.

Ends/Monday, November 2, 2020
Issued at HKT 9:00

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