Hospital Authority Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on public holiday on day following Mid-Autumn Festival
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (September 24) announced that 15 Family Medicine Clinics (FMCs) will provide public holiday family medicine outpatient services on thepublic holiday on the day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 26) (see table below). Members of the public may book an appointment through the telephone appointment system, the eHealth mobile application 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 emphasised that non-emergency patients should avoid using Accident and Emergency (A&E) 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 to reduce the chance of infection for themselves and their family members, as well as to reduce critical cases and deaths after infection.
Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on the day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 26):
| 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
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Expansion of Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors announced
With effect from October 1, the Government will expand the Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors (STV Scheme), enabling more non-local talent to participate in specified short-term activities as visitors without the need to apply for employment visas/entry permits. Following a review, in addition to the existing 17 designated sectors, the STV Scheme will be expanded to cover the Social Welfare sector, with the addition of more authorised organisations and specified short-term activities.
With a view to facilitating business, promoting development of relevant sectors and raising Hong Kong's international profile, the Government launched the Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors (Pilot Scheme) in June 2022, which was regularised as the STV Scheme in June2024. As of end-June 2026, the Pilot Scheme/STV Scheme had benefited over 56000 non-local talent, enabling their entry into Hong Kong as visitors to participate in over 9500 short-term activities, including the International Chinese New Year Night Parade, the Asian Financial Forum, the Hong Kong Sevens, the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo and other major events. The STV Scheme enables more talent to visit Hong Kong for exchanges, giving full play to Hong Kong's strength as a "super connector" under the "one country, two systems" framework.
Upon review, the Government decided to further expand the STV Scheme to cover the Social Welfare sector, with a view to facilitating the entry of non-local talent into Hong Kong to participate in specified short-term activities (including symposiums, workshops, research, etc) organised by authorised host organisations for the benefit of the welfare sector. Moreover, more authorised organisations and specified short-term activities are added in three existing sectors (including international/mega events, higher education, and finance). For more details, please refer to the Annex. Other arrangements will remain unchanged after the expansion.
The expanded STV Scheme will cover the following 18 sectors with a total of some-490 authorised organisations:
- Medical and healthcare;
- Higher education;
- Arts and culture;
- Sports;
- Heritage;
- Creative industries;
- Innovation and technology;
- The Hong Kong Laureate Forum;
- Aviation;
- International/mega events;
- Finance;
- Development and construction;
- Environment;
- Occupational safety and health;
- Maritime;
- Think tanks;
- Social welfare; and
- Others.
Under the STV Scheme, organisations authorised by relevant government bureaux/departments can issue invitation letters to relevant non-local talent in their sectors. Invited persons may come to Hong Kong and participate in specified short-term activities as visitors without the need to apply for employment visas/entry permits from the Immigration Department (ImmD). Participation of non-local talent in specified activities in Hong Kong must be conducive to economic development or achieving relevant policy objectives, without displacing the local workforce. They may participate in the specified short-term activities for up to 14 consecutive calendar days upon each arrival, and receive remuneration for the specified activities concerned. Through an established mechanism, all participating bureaux/departments would assist in ensuring that the implementation of the scheme consistently meets relevant policy objectives and will neither displace the local workforce nor constitute a risk of abuse (including illegal employment).
For more information on the STV Scheme, please visit the ImmD's website (www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/stv.html).
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