Centre for Health Protection (China) ^Ministry

The setting up of CHP in June 2004 contributed to the development of the capacity of Hong Kong’s public health system to deal with various important public health challenges. Through establishing a disease surveillance system, strengthening infection control, enhancing laboratory diagnostic capacity, conducting risk communication and health promotion, developing applied research and training programmes, and preparing emergency response plans, CHP seeks to prevent communicable and non-communicable diseases with the following commitment (the 3 ‘P’s):

- Protect the health of the community
- Promote healthy living
- Partner with stakeholders