London ETO Supports Hong Kong-London Exchange on Urban Climate Solutions During Climate Action Week

London ETO supports Hong Kong-London exchange on urban climate solutions at London Climate Action Week

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" in London on June 24 (London time). The seminar was organised by the Civic Exchange, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment and the GBA Carbon Neutrality Association during London Climate Action Week.

The seminar brought together representatives from the climate technology, finance, professional services, urban development and sustainability sectors to explore how London and Hong Kong can work together to develop, test and scale practical urban climate solutions across markets.

Speaking at the seminar, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality before 2050 and its effort to advance cleaner energy, greener buildings, sustainable transport and green technologies. Miss Chau said, "Delivering climate solutions requires innovation, investment, sound policy and professional expertise. Most importantly, it requires places where ideas can be tested, refined and scaled. Hong Kong's strengths as an international financial centre, together with its professional services, common law system and close integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, position the city well to support the development and scaling of urban climate solutions across Asia and beyond."

Over 80 participants attended the seminar and the networking reception that followed.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong, supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the seminar and the networking reception that followed. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong, supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the seminar and the networking reception that followed. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Photo shows (from left) the Executive Director of Hong Kong Green Building Council, Mr Harry Lai; the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip; the Founding Vice-President of Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, Ms Grace Kwok; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech and Sustainability of InvestHK, Mr King Leung; the Executive Director of Civic Exchange, Mr Lawrence Iu; the Founding President of Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, Mr Dennis Wu; and the Secretary General of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, Mr Tsun Chen, at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong, supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering welcome remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) said today (August 17) that it is investigating a confirmed Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case, and strongly urged high-risk target groups to receive Mpox vaccinations. Meanwhile, the public is advised to be vigilant and avoid close physical contact with individuals suspected of contracting Mpox.

The case involves a 32-year-old male. He developed a fever and myalgia on August 11, followed by a rash on his face, trunk and lower body on August 14. He attended a private clinic on August 15. The CHP arranged for him to receive isolation treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital on the same day. Upon laboratory testing by the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch, his specimen tested positive for the Mpox virus. He is currently in stable condition.

According to information provided by the patient, he had not received Mpox vaccination. He had multiple high-risk exposures with male strangers in Hong Kong during the incubation period. No epidemiological linkages between this case and confirmed Mpox cases earlier recorded in Hong Kong have been identified so far. The CHP is continuing an epidemiological investigation of the case, and will endeavour to contact individuals who had high-risk contact with the patient and report the case to the World Health Organization.

Since 2022, Hong Kong has recorded a total of 95 Mpox cases (76 local cases and 19 imported cases), including the above-mentioned case. All patients were males. Epidemiological investigations revealed that most cases had high-risk sexual behaviour, including having sex with strangers or having sex without wearing condoms.

The Mpox vaccine can prevent infection and severe disease. The DH provides Mpox vaccination services for highrisk groups. The following high-risk target groups are eligible for Mpox vaccinations on a voluntary basis:

1. individuals with high-risk sexual practices, e.g. having multiple sexual partners, sex workers, or having a history of sexually transmitted infection within the past 12 months;
2. healthcare workersresponsible forcaring forpatients with confirmed Mpox;
3. laboratory personnel handling zoonotic pox viruses; and
4. animal care personnel with high risk of exposure in caseof Mpox occurrences in animals in Hong Kong.

High-risk target groups can receive Mpox walk-in vaccinations at any of the DH's Social Hygiene Service Clinics (SocHS) (namely Chai Wan SocHS, Wan Chai Male SocHS, Wan Chai Female SocHS, Yau Ma Tei Male SocHS, Yau Ma Tei Female SocHS, Yung Fung Shee SocHS, Fanling SocHS and Tuen Mun SocHS) and the DH's Yau Ma Tei Integrated Treatment Centre, without prior appointments.

Meanwhile, the DH's Kowloon Bay Integrated Treatment Centre and the Hospital Authority's Special Medical Clinics at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital also provide Mpox vaccination services for their clients.

Mpox is not transmitted through respiratory droplets or aerosols in general, and transmission would not occur through social contact. The CHP reminds the public, especially those at higher risks of exposure, to take precautions and avoid close physical contact with persons or animals suspected of being infected. They should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they experience relevant symptoms, including rash, fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, muscle pain, and severe headaches. They should not engage in activities with others that may involve contact with skin rash or body fluids.

For more details, please visit the CHP's webpages onMpoxandMpox Vaccination Programme.

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