Family Medicine Clinics to Offer Holiday Services on Day Following Birthday of the Buddha Holiday

Hospital Authority Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on day following Birthday of the Buddha holiday

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (May 23) announced that 15 Family Medicine Clinics (FMCs) will provide public holiday Family Medicine Outpatient Services on the day following the Birthday of the Buddha holiday (May 25) (see table below). Members of the public may book an appointment through the telephone appointment system, the eHealth mobile app or the "Book FMC" function in the "HA Go" mobile application.

The spokesperson reminded the public to stay vigilant about personal and environmental hygiene during the holiday to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. The spokesperson emphasises that non-emergency patients should avoid using Accident & Emergency services and instead seek treatment at FMCs, private doctors or 24-hour outpatient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. Members of the public can visit the Health Bureau's Primary Care Directory www.pcdirectory.gov.hk to choose a family doctor and view related clinic service information.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson appealed to eligible members of the public, especially high-risk groups, to get vaccinated early for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 to reduce the chance of infection for themselves and their family members, as well as to reduce critical cases and deaths.

Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on the day following the Birthday of the Buddha holiday (May 25)

Region

FMCs

Address

General Enquiry

Telephone Booking

Hong Kong Island

Aberdeen Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic

10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen

2555 0381

3543 5011

Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic

1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan

2560 0211

3157 0077

Wan Chai Violet Peel Family Medicine Clinic

LG, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai

3553 3116

3157 0000

Kowloon

Kwun Tong Family Medicine Integrated Centre

UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong

2389 0331

3157 0687

Nam Cheong Family Medicine Clinic

G/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan

3742 3876

3543 5795

Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic

G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin

2354 2267

3157 0118

San Po Kong Robert Black Family Medicine Clinic

600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong

2383 3311

3157 0113

Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic

1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei

2272 2400

3157 0880

New Territories

Lek Yuen Family Medicine Clinic

G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin

2692 8730

3157 0972

North District Family Medicine Integrated Centre

3/F, North District Community Health Centre Building, 3 Wai Wo Street, Sheung Shui

2957 5186

3157 0965

Tai Po Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic

G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po

2664 2039

3157 0906

Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) Family Medicine Clinic

G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O

2191 1083

3157 0660

Tsuen Wan Lady Trench Family Medicine Clinic

213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan

2614 4789

3157 0107

Tuen Mun Family Medicine Clinic

11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun

2452 9111

3543 0886

Yuen Long Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic

269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long

2443 8511

3543 5007

Service hours: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

The Hospital Authority (HA), Photo by Bastille Post

Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport

Hong Kong Customs today (May 26) detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 11 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 18kg of suspected ketamine, with a total estimated market value of about $8.85 million. Two men were arrested.

The first case involved a 62-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 11kg of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market of about $2 million, inside his check-in baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

The second case involved a 58-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Paris, France, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 18kg of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market of about $6.85 million, inside his check-in baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested person in the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (May 27). For the second case, an investigation is ongoing.

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account(crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases