'Wellness Weekends' Strengthen Family Bonds and Anti-Drug Awareness Through Relaxed and Positive Interaction

"Wellness Weekends" concludes successfully

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau, came to a successful close today (May 24) at Tsuen Wan Park. The event comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park.

Through simple and enjoyable family yoga sessions, the event encouraged parents and children to stretch their bodies and minds together, develop healthy living habits, and strengthen family bonds through relaxed and positive interaction. It also promoted positive thinking and resilience, helping families build the strength to resist drug temptation in everyday life.

The venue was filled with a warm and lively atmosphere. In addition to the family yoga workshops, there were also the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth and a family AI photo booth, where participants could take photos with the anti-drug ambassadors, "Agent Don't" and "Agent Hope". Through games, photo-taking and interactive activities, participants learned about difference between healthy and harmful choices in an engaging and entertaining way, further reinforcing their awareness of the dangers of drugs.

Highlights of the "Wellness Weekends" have been uploaded to the ND's official accounts (narcotics.divisionhk) on Facebook and Instagram, where members of the public may revisit the event highlights.

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth at Kai Tak Station Square. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Kaka Chan demonstrating yoga pose to participants at Kai Tak Station Square. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows the family yoga workshop led by yoga tutor Kaka Chan for the first stop of "Wellness Weekends" was held at Kai Tak Station Square. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows the family AI photo booth at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth at Tamar Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Alex Lam leading participants to practise yoga at Tamar Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Alex Lam finishing the yoga practice with participants at Tamar Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Wellness Weekends" at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows members of the public participating in the "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows the yoga event being held at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The "Wellness Weekends" organised by the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park. Photo shows yoga tutor Sandy To (front row, third right) leading the participants in the yoga event at Tsuen Wan Park. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DH to launch Outreach Oral Health Programme for Pre-school Children on September 1 to provide free oral health services to all kindergarten students on campus

The Department of Health (DH) announced today (August 24) that a new "Outreach Oral Health Programme for Pre-school Children (OOHP)" will be launched on September 1. Professional dental teams from service providers designated by the Government will visit kindergartens to provide students with free oral screening and preventive dental care on campus. The DH called on kindergartens and parents across Hong Kong to actively participate in the OOHP, working together to help children nurture good oral hygiene habits from an early age.

Children aged 32 months or older who are studying in participating kindergartens are eligible to receive the service free of charge through the OOHP. Eligible students may receive the service once a year. It is estimated that tens of thousands of children and their parents will benefit from the OOHP.

Designated service providers will send professional dental teams to kindergartens to provide participating students with free outreach oral screenings, oral health risk assessments and fluoride application as appropriate to prevent or control tooth decay. The teams will also provide parents with a report on their child's oral health and individualised oral care advice. Additionally, the professional dental teams will conduct oral health talks for kindergarten teaching staff to help them convey oral care messages to the children more effectively, thereby helping them nurture good daily habits from an early age.

The OOHP is a school-based initiative. Service providers will proactively contact the kindergartens to introduce the programme and arrange dates for outreach services. Parents only need to apply for the OOHP through their child's kindergarten. Parents may inquire directly at their child's kindergarten if they have any questions.

A total of 23 service providers are participating in the OOHP, covering all 18 districts in Hong Kong. The service providers began contacting kindergartens in June to finalise the dates for outreach services in the new school year. As of mid-August, 680 (over 70 per cent) of 949 kindergartens in Hong Kong have participated in the OOHP. Kindergartens interested in participating in the OOHP may contact the DH (email: am3_cds@dh.gov.hk).

Since June 2023, the DH's Brighter Smiles Baby Programme (Baby Programme) has served young children aged 0 to 3. The Baby Programme provides primary oral healthcare services for the prevention of dental diseases in young children and offers education to parents. From April 2025, the Baby Programme has been expanded in phases to include young children aged 0 to 3 using the services of the DH's Maternal and Child Health Centres. The introduction of the OOHP helps bridge the Baby Programme and the School Dental Care Service that covers all local primary school students. Together, these three initiatives provide continuous and seamless oral healthcare support for children all the way from pre-school through the school-age stages, creating a comprehensive safety net for their oral health.

The Government's oral health policies aim to enable all Hong Kong citizens to improve their oral hygiene habits and lifestyles. By adopting the strategies of developing community-wide preventive primary oral healthcare while providing essential dental care services targeting underprivileged groups, the Government strives to help citizens achieve prevention, early identification and timely intervention in tackling dental diseases.

DH to launch Outreach Oral Health Programme for Pre-school Children on September 1 to provide free oral health services to all kindergarten students on campus Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases