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Apart from the Department of Health. the participants include Labour Department, Environmental Protection Department, the two Municipal Departments, Hong Kong Medical Association and Hong Kong Dietitians Association.
A spokesman for the Department of Health said: "The number of
government departments and organisations taking part in the exhibition has increased this year facilitating members of the public to receive a wide scope of hygiene and health related concepts at one time of visit."
"There will be displays of exhibition boards and models on a wide variety of topics including food safety, oral health, self-care on minor ailments, good hygiene practice at work, environmental pollution, environmental health services, common diseases, nutrition and osteoporosis," he added.
"In addition, there will be audio-visual shows, computer game stalls to make the event more entertaining.
"Free education and information leaflets will be distributed," he said.
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Livestock farming study tour departs tomorrow
A 40-member local livestock farming delegation will depart tomorrow (Wednesday) for a study visit in Thailand.
To mark the occasion, a banner was presented by Acting Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Richard Yip, to the delegation's leader, Mr Tse Hing- cheung, this (Tuesday) morning.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony. Mr Yip hoped that members of the delegation would make use of the trip to learn more about advanced production methods, techniques and systems with a view to promoting the development of local livestock industry.
He pointed out that the delegation, with members from the Hong Kong Livestock Industry Association, would attend an international exhibition and seminar on advanced livestock farming held in Bangkok.