Hospital Authority Announces 15 Family Medicine Clinics to Serve on Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hospital Authority (HA) announced on Thursday that 15 family medicine clinics will operate on the public holiday following the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 26. Patients can book appointments through three channels: the telephone booking system, the eHealth mobile app, and the HA Go app's "Book Family Medicine Clinic" function. The authority reminded the public to maintain personal and environmental hygiene to prevent disease transmission, and urged those with respiratory symptoms to wear masks and seek medical attention promptly. Non-emergency patients were advised to avoid emergency departments and instead use family medicine clinics, private doctors, or 24-hour private hospital outpatient services to reduce pressure on public hospital emergency rooms.
Key Points
- 15 family medicine clinics will provide services on the September 26 public holiday
- Appointments available via phone system, eHealth app, or HA Go app
- Citizens with respiratory symptoms must wear masks and seek prompt medical care
- Non-emergency patients urged to use family clinics instead of emergency departments
- Eligible individuals, especially high-risk groups, encouraged to receive flu vaccination early
Why It Matters
This announcement ensures continued access to primary healthcare services during a major public holiday when many private clinics remain closed. By directing non-emergency cases away from emergency departments, the HA aims to preserve critical resources for urgent cases while encouraging preventive measures such as flu vaccination ahead of the winter season .
This announcement ensures continued access to primary healthcare services during a major public holiday when many private clinics remain closed. By directing non-emergency cases away from emergency departments, the HA aims to preserve critical resources for urgent cases while encouraging preventive measures such as flu vaccination ahead of the winter season .