The Government announced today (November 11) the appointment of Dr Lam Wing-wo as a new member to the Advisory Committee on Mental Health (ACMH) with effect from November 11 this year to November 30, 2025. 

     Dr Lam is a family doctor with training in community psychological medicine and experience in providing mental health services to the public at the primary healthcare level. He is also an incumbent member of the Primary Healthcare Committee. 

     Established in December 2017, the ACMH advises the Government on mental health policies, including the adoption of a more integrated and comprehensive approach to tackle multifaceted mental health issues, assisting the Government in formulating policies, strategies and measures, as well as following up on and monitoring the implementation of various recommendations of the Mental Health Review Report, with a view to enhancing mental health services in Hong Kong. 

     The membership list of the ACMH is set out on the webpage of the Health Bureau: www.healthbureau.gov.hk/en/committees/acmh/membership.html.

     As a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Health Bureau (HHB) and the Hong Kong Dental Association (HKDA) are jointly organising the Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China – Hong Kong Dental Association Healthy Teeth for Elderly Activity to provide free oral check-ups for 750 elderly persons. Persons aged 60 or above may sign up for the activity at District Health Centres (DHCs) or DHC Expresses (DHCEs) across the 18 districts in Hong Kong from tomorrow to Thursday (November 12 to 14).

     The Government has been attaching great importance to citizens' oral health, with an emphasis on oral health being an integral part in enhancing their overall health. Regular oral check-ups and personalised oral hygiene guidance are effective means to prevent dental diseases, with a view to achieving early identification and timely treatment, thereby retaining natural teeth and maintaining the quality of life.

     The HKDA rallied the voluntary support of over 100 registered dentists in Hong Kong for this activity to provide 750 individuals aged 60 or above each with a free session of oral check-up and consultation as well as necessary X-ray services subject to dentists' clinical diagnosis, thereby encouraging the elderly to develop a habit of receiving regular oral check-ups.

     The 750 quotas will be allocated by drawing lots. Interested individuals aged 60 or above can obtain and submit the ballot form at DHCs or DHCEs across the 18 districts in the city from tomorrow to Thursday. They can check the ballot results between November 26 and December 21 at the DHCs or DHCEs where they submitted the ballot form. Successful applicants will also receive a call from the dentist or dental clinic concerned for notification of the date and time of the oral check-up.

     The 750 successful applicants will be matched with dentists by the HKDA and scheduled for oral check-ups between this December and March next year.

     For more details of the activity, members of the public may call the HKDA hotline at 2262 3902 from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on November 13 and 14. The job fair aims to enhance the employment opportunities of job seekers, including those from ethnic minorities, and promote the LD's employment services to them.

     The two-day job fair, co-organised by the LD and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) Ethnic Minorities Committee and supported by the Equal Opportunities Commission, will have about 50 participating organisations offering over 3 100 quality job vacancies. Around 25 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered including engineer, accounting officer, guest services officer, aircraft maintenance mechanic trainee, golf operations attendant, fitness and recreation co-ordinator, clerk, sales executive manager, technician, quality control technician, programmer, video editor, barista, chef, beautician and clinic assistant. Job seekers can visit the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for more details of the vacancies.

     Five major disciplinary forces, namely the Correctional Services Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Fire Services Department, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Immigration Department will set up counters to introduce their career opportunities and entry requirements. In addition, the DAB Ethnic Minorities Committee will introduce its support services for people from ethnic minorities at the job fair. Training bodies will also provide information on training courses to visitors. On-site interpretation services in Hindi, Urdu and Nepali will be available. During the job fair on November 13, career talks on various professions will also be held.

     Around 79 per cent of the vacancies offered in the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $13,000 to $21,000. About 97 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Seven education level or below. Around 58 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.

     Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries on the employment services provided by the LD at its counter at the venue.

     The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free, with final admission time at 5pm each day.

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 11) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island, and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

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     As the Hong Kong Observatory has cancelled all typhoon warning signals, the Civil Engineering and Development Department today (November 11) announced that the Mui Wo Temporary Public Fill Reception Facility has been reopened at 8.30am for public use.