Department of Health (DoH)

The Department of Health, a prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body headquartered in Wan Chai, serves as the HKSAR Government’s health adviser. Established in 1939, its primary mission is to safeguard public health through comprehensive promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. Key activities include disease prevention and control, health advocacy, and extensive regulatory functions, notably overseeing pharmaceutical products and healthcare facilities. The Department aims to become an international authority for drug approval, planning to establish a centre for medical product regulation, ensuring safe and effective healthcare for Hong Kong citizens.