Department of Health

The Department of Health is a government regulator responsible for public health policy, healthcare services, and health programs. It oversees initiatives like the Outreach Oral Health Programme for Preschool Children and manages mandatory internships for new dentists.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its announcement of a new oral health program for preschool children and its role in the employment of new dentists post-internship.

Latest on Department of Health

• Over 60% of new dentists join Department of Health after mandatory internship
• The Department of Health announced on Monday the launch of the Outreach Oral Health Programme for Preschool Children
• Hong Kong government doctor found guilty of misconduct over driving conviction

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