• Message from the Chairperson
  • Points to note when using this Guide

Preface

Message from the Chairperson

Women’s health and support services are always at the top of the agenda of the Women’s Commission (WoC). Established under WoC in 2018, the Working Group on Health and Support (the Working Group) offers advice and suggestions to the Government on policies and support services related to women’s health and assists the Government in promoting information on women’s health, safety and support services.

The Working Group assisted WoC in the production of the “Guide to Women’s Health and Support Services in Hong Kong” (the Guide). 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.

Chapter 1 of the Guide sets out the points to note for readers and provides a list of emergency and consultation hotlines. Chapter 2 provides information on 12 types of common major health problems in women and relevant healthcare services. Chapter 3 is a directory of service providers by district and the services they provide. Chapter 4 sets out by district detailed information on service providers, such as opening hours, contact information and service details. Chapter 5 provides basic statistics on women’s health in Hong Kong.

WoC also produced an electronic version of the Guide, with interactive search function, to facilitate women’s access to information on women healthcare and health screening services anytime, anywhere. The electronic version of the Guide has been uploaded to WoC’s website.

The publication of this Guide would not have been made possible without the full support and assistance of the Department of Health. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Department on behalf of WoC.

CHAN Yuen-han
Chairperson, Women’s Commission

Points to note when using this Guide

  1. The information provided in this Guide serves as a reference for women. Readers are advised to consult their doctors before deciding if the relevant health services should be adopted. Information about the treatment services for the diseases covered in this Guide is not provided. If needed, please consult public/private clinics and hospitals.
  2. The information in this Guide was last updated in November 2020. As information on some service providers may be time-bound, readers are advised to call the service providers concerned to obtain the most updated details for services they need to seek.
  3. For ethnic minority persons who need to seek health services provided by the Department of Health (DH), DH staff may arrange translation and interpretation services.
  4. Most DH clinics are equipped with barrier-free facilities to facilitate access by people with disabilities. Maternal and Child Health Centres as well as Woman Health Centres are also equipped with examination couches for women with disabilities.
  5. For enquiries or comments about this Guide, please contact the Women’s Commission Secretariat (Email: women@lwb.gov.hk, phone: 2810 3827).