Women’s Health
Women’s Health and Support Services have always been a priority area of work of Women’s Commission (WoC). In 2018, WoC set up the Working Group on Health and Support (the Working Group) to keep in view health care policies and support services related to women (including women with disabilities); and promote information on healthcare, safety and support services for women.
Apart from visiting organisations providing women’s health and support services so as to learn more about the services of these organisations, the Working Group also give advises to relevant Policy Bureaux / Departments on issues of concern relating to women’s health and support services with a view to promoting women’s health.
The Working Group assisted WoC in the production of the This link will open in a new window“Guide to Women’s Health and Support Services in Hong Kong”. Through the “Healthy Genie”, a cartoon character of a nurse created with inspiration drawn from the female symbol, the Guide encourages women of different ages to “Be Smart, Stay Healthy” and introduces information on women healthcare and health screening services provided by the Department of Health, women’s groups and non-governmental organisations. The information contained in the Guide includes major women-related diseases and their symptoms, operating hours and contact details of the relevant healthcare and screening service providers. The Guide aims to enhance women’s health awareness and to facilitate their early action as necessary in seeking professional advice, suitable medical examination, diagnosis and treatment.
