SEE inspects enhanced preventive work in Wong Tai Sin against chikungunya fever (with photos)

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     The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, accompanied by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng; Assistant Director (Operations) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), Mr Tsoi Ka-wai, and representatives from relevant departments, inspected the enhanced preventive work against chikungunya fever (CF) in Fung Tak Estate in Wong Tai Sin and the surrounding area this afternoon (October 27).

     Mr Tse said Hong Kong recorded 18 locally acquired cases of dengue fever spread by mosquitoes in 2018. With the concerted mosquito prevention and control efforts by the government and various sectors, the transmission chain was successfully interrupted. He encouraged FEHD staff to intensify mosquito control measures to contain the spread of the CF.

     FEHD officers briefed Mr Tse that the FEHD deployed officers today to inspect in the vicinity of the first local chikungunya fever case patient's residence and found mosquito breeding and stagnant water in a residential estate. As a result, they instituted a prosecution and issued a statutory notice to the relevant property management company in accordance with Section 27 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132), requiring the company's responsible person to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. The FEHD also inspected nearby construction sites and found mosquito breeding and stagnant water, and hence instituted a prosecution and issued four statutory notices to the relevant contractors.

     In addition, the FEHD has inspected schools, elderly homes, and childcare facilities in the surrounding area and has installed new mosquito traps in the relevant schools to further strengthen mosquito prevention and control.

     Mr Tse said the Government will further enhance the mosquito control efforts in addition to the existing measures. The Environment and Ecology Bureau convened the interdepartmental Pest Control Steering Committee special meeting to advise relevant departments to strengthen anti-mosquito measures in the areas under their purviews. The district offices of the FEHD will also hold interdepartmental meetings at the district level to undergo risk assessment and conduct targeted measures.

     He appealed to members of the public to fully support and co-operate with the Government's work, including seeking medical advice or contacting the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health if they had a fever, rash or joint pain. Members of the public should also inspect their homes; property management personnel should also inspect public areas within buildings and housing estates, such as flower beds, refuse rooms, and rooftops, to thoroughly eliminate stagnant water, preventing mosquito breeding.

     While attending a continuing professional development seminar held by the Property Management Services Authority today, Mr Ng called on the industry to work hand in hand with the Government to enhance mosquito prevention and control measures within their managed properties.

Ends/Monday, October 27, 2025
Issued at HKT 22:44

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Accompanied by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng (third right); and Assistant Director (Operations) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Mr Tsoi Ka-wai (fourth right), the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second right), inspected the enhanced prevention work against chikungunya fever in Fung Tak Estate in Wong Tai Sin this afternoon (October 27).

Accompanied by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng (first left); and Assistant Director (Operations) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Mr Tsoi Ka-wai (second right), the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (third right), was briefed by an officer of the FEHD on the enhanced prevention work against chikungunya fever in Fung Tak Estate in Wong Tai Sin this afternoon (October 27).

Accompanied by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng (first right); and Assistant Director (Operations) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Mr Tsoi Ka-wai (first left), the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second right), was briefed by an officer of the FEHD on the enhanced prevention work against chikungunya fever in Fung Tak Estate in Wong Tai Sin this afternoon (October 27).

In light of the local case of chikungunya fever, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) continues to strengthen mosquito prevention and elimination work in Wong Tai Sin district where the patient resides. Photo shows FEHD officers inspecting a construction site in the district today (October 27), reminding the contractor's staff of the construction site to strengthen the clearance of stagnant water and take mosquito prevention and elimination measures.