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Some online services suspended

For the sake of prudence, the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department announced that it suspended several online services after it suspected that part of its network system had been hacked.   Apart from explaining that the initial decision to temporarily suspend some online services was due to an abnormality found in the network system today, the department expressed that it is very concerned about the incident.   An initial investigation revealed that no leakage of personal data has been found.    Online services including Registration & Permit Office Appointment Booking, the Online Continuous Professional Development Training Platform for Registered Electrical Workers and the electronic platform for the lift and escalator trade have been suspended.   For prudence's sake, the department made it clear that it will notify people concerned and added that if anyone encounters any suspicious circumstances, they should report it to Police promptly.   It apologised
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Health research symposium held

Over 800 medical and healthcare practitioners, academics, researchers, community representatives and the Government took part in the Health Research Symposium 2021 today.   Held with the theme of implementing evidence-based research in the era of COVID-19 and other global health challenges, the hybrid symposium also commemorated the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Health & Medical Research Fund.   Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan said at the symposium’s opening ceremony that the fund successfully consolidated the different funding on health and medical research by the Government over the past 30 years.   “The Health & Medical Research Fund is uniquely positioned as the only local funding platform bridging the gap between benchtop research and clinical translation research findings.   “Its effectiveness derives from its collaborative support to locally based researchers and scientists from academia, frontline medical professionals from all disciplines and non-governmental organisations."       The Food & Health Bureau and the fund have approved over $500 million to support 67 COVID-19 research studies since April 2020. Many of these studies apply cutting-edge technologies to fill the knowledge gaps from bench to bedside to the community and better prepare Hong Kong for the pandemic’s recovery stage.   At the symposium, 20 leading local project teams from various health-related disciplines shared their experiences and outcomes of their projects on combating COVID-19 and preparedness for the next pandemic, and implementing research findings in clinical practice and primary healthcare.   Two categories of special honours, namely Outstanding Project Team on COVID-19 Research Awards and 10th Health & Medical Research Fund Anniversary Awards were presented during the forum.   Additionally, 10 awards were presented to researchers in recognition of their outstanding contributions to health and medical research, and health promotion.   Click here for details.
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