Policy Address

Public Health

Combating Seasonal Influenza

229.         The Government has expanded on a pilot basis in 2015-16 the scope of the Government Vaccination Programme and the Vaccination Subsidy Schemes to cover persons with intellectual disabilities and elderly people aged 65 or above.  The measures will be regularised in 2016-17.

Tackling the Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance

230.         Antimicrobial resistance poses a major threat to global public health.  The Government will set up a high-level steering committee to formulate strategies in collaboration with the relevant sectors to tackle the threat. 

Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Services

231.         The Government will step up inspection in statutory no-smoking areas, enhance smoking cessation services and consider the regulation of electronic cigarettes through legislation.  It will also strengthen public education on the potential harm of electronic cigarettes. 

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