She emphasised that the DHC Scheme was an important part of the whole public healthcare system. DHC Express in the various districts is targeted to commence services in the fourth quarter this year."Īt today's meeting, Professor Chan shared with the DHC Express operators about the mission and vision for primary healthcare development, and the plan of formulating blueprint for the sustainable development of primary healthcare services for Hong Kong. She said, "Apart from serving as a district health resource hub that links different service providers of various aspects of primary healthcare services in the community, DHC Express will also leverage on a private healthcare network in the community to enable members of the public to receive the necessary care and services when needed. "DHC Express will provide prevention-focused primary healthcare services on different levels, including health promotion and education, health risk factors assessment and chronic disease management." Among other things, the Government aims to introduce the interim DHC Express for 11 districts during the term of the current Government, in advance of the operation of full-fledged DHCs, with a view to building up a critical mass of district-based primary healthcare services throughout the territory as early as practicable." Professor Chan said, "In a bid to shift the emphasis of the present healthcare system and mindset from treatment-oriented to prevention-focused, the Government is enhancing district-based primary healthcare services in all 18 districts gradually. ![]() ![]() The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, met with the District Health Centre (DHC) Express operators in 11 districts (namely Central and Western District, Wan Chai District, Eastern District, Yau Tsim Mong District, Kowloon City District, Kwun Tong District, North District, Tai Po District, Sai Kung District, Sha Tin District and Islands District) to share the concept on DHC Express and primary healthcare today (July 28).
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