FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (January 27) released the fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in January, covering 26 survey areas, as follows:
District
Survey Area
January 2026
First Phase Gravidtrap Index
First Phase Density Index
Central and Western
Central and Admiralty
0.0%
N/A
Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun
0.0%
N/A
Wan Chai
Happy Valley and Tai Hang
0.0%
N/A
Islands
Cheung Chau
0.0%
N/A
Kowloon City
Ho Man Tin
0.0%
N/A
Kowloon City
0.0%
N/A
Kwun Tong
Kowloon Bay
0.0%
N/A
Lam Tin and Sau Mau Ping
0.0%
N/A
Mong Kok
Mong Kok and Tai Kok Tsui
0.0%
N/A
Sham Shui Po
Cheung Sha Wan
0.0%
N/A
Sham Shui Po and Shek Kip Mei
0.0%
N/A
Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin East
0.0%
N/A
Wong Tai Sin West
0.0%
N/A
North
Sheung Shui
0.0%
N/A
Tai Po
Tai Po West
0.0%
N/A
Kwai Tsing
Kwai Chung West
0.0%
N/A
Lai King
0.0%
N/A
Tsing Yi North
0.0%
N/A
Tuen Mun
So Kwun Wat
1.8%
1.0
Tuen Mun North
0.0%
N/A
Yuen Long
Hung Shui Kiu and Ping Shan
0.0%
N/A
District
Survey Area
January 2026
Area Gravidtrap Index
Area Density Index
Southern
Pok Fu Lam
0.0%
N/A
Wong Tai Sin
Ngau Chi Wan and San Po Kong
0.0%
N/A
Sai Kung
Sai Kung Town
0.0%
N/A
Tuen Mun
Tuen Mun West
0.0%
N/A
Yuen Long
Yuen Long Town
0.0%
N/A
Among the fourth batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering 21 survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering five survey areas in January, all were below 10 per cent.
The FEHD has so far released four batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January 2026, covering 59 survey areas; most of the areas recorded 0 per cent, indicating that the distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes was not extensive.
The eggs of Aedes albopictus can withstand long periods of desiccation and will hatch when the temperature becomes suitable and water is present. Members of the public should continue to take mosquito control measures during winter to eliminate mosquito eggs.
Public participation is crucial to the effective control of mosquito problems. The FEHD appeals to members of the public to continue to work together in strengthening personal mosquito control measures, including:
- tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside their premises;
- remove all unnecessary water collections and eliminate the sources;
- check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;
- change the water in flower vases and clear the water in saucers of potted plants at least once every seven days;
- properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water;
- properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as empty lunch boxes and cans; and
- scrub drains and surface sewers with alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.
Starting in August 2025, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD has been disseminating relevant information through press releases, its website and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of chikungunya fever (CF) transmission.
Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever (DF). After reviewing the present DF and CF vector surveillance programme, the FEHD has expanded the coverage for monitoring Aedes albopictus mosquitoes starting from 2026. The number of survey areas set up in the community has been revised to 62, with some survey areas renamed. Additional gravidtraps will also be set up at different locations across the territory to strengthen the monitoring of the breeding of mosquitoes. Under the present surveillance mechanism, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in survey areas of the community, with a surveillance period of two weeks. During the surveillance period, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas, as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures, are available on the department's webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#).
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Speech by DSJ at graduation ceremony of Training Course on International Trade and International Investment Legal Practice
Following is the speech by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, at the graduation ceremony of the Training Course on International Trade and International Investment Legal Practice today (September 11):
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good afternoon. In the blink of an eye, the one-week Training Course on International Trade and International Investment Legal Practice has come to a close. On behalf of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy, I would like to congratulate you on the successful completion of the course. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Commerce for their invaluable support throughout the course.
Over the past week, we have explored a broad range of issues at the heart of international trade and investment. Our discussions began with geopolitical developments shaping the international trade, before turning to other sensitive issues such as export control measures and sanctions. We also examined legal drafting and dispute resolution issues, explored the global trade rules and emerging trade policy instruments, and discussed the impact of technological developments concerning virtual currencies and artificial intelligence. Finally, we concluded the course with an insightful panel discussion on Chinese enterprises going global and the role of Hong Kong's professional services sector.
I am sure that you would now have a better understanding of the various issues covered by this course, and would also appreciate how Hong Kong's legal and professional services can support Chinese enterprises in their global expansion. Allow me to add a few words on the last point by introducing the relevant initiatives of the Department of Justice, the DoJ.
To strengthen the connection between enterprises and Hong Kong's professional services sector, the DoJ has launched a number of new initiatives. First, we have been bringing Hong Kong's legal and other professionals directly into contact with enterprises pursuing global expansion. Second, in April this year, the DoJ published the Panel List of Hong Kong Legal Services Providers Supporting "Go Global". The list provides enterprises with a convenient reference point when looking for suitable Hong Kong legal service providers. Besides, we have compiled two collections of success stories. These publications highlight the experience and capabilities of Hong Kong's legal, accounting, financial and business consultancy sectors. Taken together, these initiatives reflect our commitment to strengthening Hong Kong's role as a premier centre for international legal and professional services.
As the course draws to a close, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the success of this programme. In particular, I would like to thank our distinguished speakers, including the moderators. Their time, preparation, and generosity in sharing their knowledge and practical experience have greatly enriched the course, and have made this course both intellectually stimulating and highly practical.
And of course, I would also like to thank all of you. Your active participation, your thoughtful questions, and valuable contributions have made this course far more than a series of lectures. I have just had the pleasure of hearing some of you sharing your reflections on the course. It has been most encouraging to hear your positive feedback, and the practical insights you have taken away for putting those insights into practice in your work. We hope that the knowledge, perspectives, and connections developed during the course will be useful in your current work, and will continue to support your professional development in the years ahead.
Before we conclude, I invite all of you to take a few minutes to complete the feedback form. Your views and suggestions are invaluable to us, and will help us further enhance our future training programmes.
I am sure that, after this week, many of you will leave Hong Kong with good memories of the city. We would be delighted to welcome you back for the Hong Kong Legal Week 2026, which will be held from November 2 to 6, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Hong Kong Legal Week is an annual flagship event of the DoJ, bringing together legal professionals, business leaders, policymakers, academics and representatives from leading international organisations from Hong Kong and around the world. This year's theme is "Collaboration & Innovation: Legal Synergy for a Shared Future". It will feature practical exchanges and forward-looking discussions on cross-border trade, international legal co-operation, lawtech, etc, while showcasing Hong Kong's role as an international legal and dispute resolution hub and a gateway to the Greater Bay Area and other markets. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Hong Kong in November.
On this note, I wish you every success in your future endeavours, and a safe and pleasant journey home.
Speech by DSJ at graduation ceremony of Training Course on International Trade and International Investment Legal Practice Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Speech by DSJ at graduation ceremony of Training Course on International Trade and International Investment Legal Practice Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
