FEHD Releases August Aedes Albopictus Gravidtrap and Density Indexes for 18 Survey Areas

FEHD releases seventh batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in August

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (September 3) released the seventh batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in August, covering 18 survey areas, as follows:

District	Survey Area	August 2026
		First Phase Gravidtrap Index	First Phase Density Index
Wan Chai	Happy Valley and Tai Hang	0.0%	N/A
Tai Po	Tai Po West	0.0%	N/A

District	Survey Area	August 2026
		Area Gravidtrap Index	Area Density Index
Central and Western	Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui	4.6%	1.2
Eastern	North Point and Quarry Bay	4.1%	1.4
Southern	Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau	9.1%	1.5
Wan Chai	Tin Hau and Causeway Bay	3.8%	1.5
	Wan Chai	0.9%	1.0
Kwun Tong	Kwun Tong Central	4.8%	1.0
Sham Shui Po	Sham Shui Po and Shek Kip Mei	4.2%	1.0
Yau Tsim	Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei	2.4%	1.0
North	Sheung Shui	4.9%	1.0
Sai Kung	Tseung Kwan O North	6.8%	1.0
Sha Tin	Ma On Shan	8.1%	1.0
	Tai Wai	2.5%	1.0
Kwai Tsing	Kwai Chung East	3.5%	1.0
Tsuen Wan	Tsuen Wan Town	5.1%	1.0
Tuen Mun	Tuen Mun South	7.3%	1.1
Yuen Long	Tin Shui Wai	6.0%	1.0

During the rainy season, the FEHD continues to carry out a series of mosquito prevention and elimination measures, including:

• interdepartmental collaboration: convening special meetings of the interdepartmental task forces on anti-mosquito work to co-ordinate relevant departments and stakeholders (such as construction site contractors, schools and property management companies) in strengthening mosquito control work at venues;
• precise risk assessments: carrying out intensive and targeted mosquito control work at locations with more serious mosquito infestations, including stepping up inspections, eliminating mosquito breeding and potential breeding grounds, applying larvicides, conducting fogging operations to eradicate adult mosquitoes, and placing mosquito trapping devices at appropriate locations;
• promotion and education: organising exhibitions with relevant departments and stakeholders, and distributing leaflets and posters to enhance public awareness of mosquito control and prevention; and
• rapid alert mechanism: notifying residential estates that have subscribed to the gravidtrap Rapid Alert System, and advising property management companies and residents to stay vigilant and work together in taking mosquito prevention and elimination measures.

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:

• tidying up their premises and checking for any accumulation of water inside the premises;
• removing all unnecessary water collections and eliminating the sources;
• checking 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;
• changing water in flower vases and scrubbing their inner surfaces thoroughly, and removing water in saucers under potted plants at least once a week;
• properly covering all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water;
• properly disposing of articles that can contain water, such as disposable meal boxes and empty cans; and
• scrubbing 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. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 62 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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FEHD releases seventh batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases seventh batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases seventh batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD releases seventh batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by SCST at "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026"

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, at the "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" today (September 3):

The Honorable Sunny Tan (Chairman of the Hong Kong Fashion Council), Mr Steve Leung (Chairman of the Hong Kong Design Centre), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good evening, and a very warm welcome to the "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026". It is wonderful to see so many familiar faces - and equally inspiring to welcome our friends who join us from every corner of the world - as we gather to celebrate this year's theme: "Rhythm of the Heart".

Building on Hong Kong's unique kinetic pulse and East-meets-West synergy, and with the Government's steadfast backing through the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, our creative ecosystem is thriving. Within this dynamic landscape, fashion design stands as an indisputable driving force.

Now in its third edition, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest continues to champion fashion as a profound art form and a canvas for self-expression - one that weaves together vision, culture, and history. We saw this vividly in the "10 Asian Designers to Watch" showcase just now, which demonstrated fashion's unique ability to resonate, connect, and move us all. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I am sure you did too. My warmest congratulations to all 10 designers. I greatly admire your passion and talent, and look forward with great anticipation to the next chapters of your creative journeys.

I also extend my deep gratitude and congratulations to the Hong Kong Fashion Council for orchestrating this magnificent Gala, and to the Hong Kong Design Centre for curating tonight's unforgettable show. It is through your dedicated efforts that Hong Kong's fashion ambitions shine even brighter on the world stage.

Before I close, I thank each of you for being here with us tonight, and I cordially invite you to immerse yourselves in the exciting array of fashion events taking place across our beautiful city in the coming two weeks. Thank you very much.

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