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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (June 16) conducted a public health exercise codenamed "Charoite" in collaboration with various relevant government departments and organisations to strengthen stakeholders' response and co-ordination capabilities in handling suspected imported cases of Ebola disease and to enhance awareness among all units about the prevention and management of public health emergencies. Photo shows a Port Health Division officer under the CHP conducting a temperature check for a passenger exhibiting symptoms at a flight gate of Hong Kong International Airport in a simulated scenario. Looking on are the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam (first left), the Controller of the CHP of the DH, Dr Edwin Tsui (second left), and other observers.

DH conducts interdepartmental exercise to enhance Government's response capabilities on prevention and control of Ebola disease (1)

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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (June 16) conducted a public health exercise codenamed "Charoite" in collaboration with various relevant government departments and organisations to strengthen stakeholders' response and co-ordination capabilities in handling suspected imported cases of Ebola disease and to enhance awareness among all units about the prevention and management of public health emergencies. Photo shows a Port Health Division officer under the CHP conducting a temperature check for a passenger exhibiting symptoms at a flight gate of Hong Kong International Airport in a simulated scenario. Looking on are the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam (first left), the Controller of the CHP of the DH, Dr Edwin Tsui (second left), and other observers.
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News Events
Photo Date
16 Jun 2026
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6047 x 3327
Price
$ 24
Photo ID
1331037
    
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