The department is headed by the Director of Health, a position currently held by Dr. Ronald Lam Man Kin.

[3] On 1 November 2022, Chief Executive John Lee said that Financial Secretary Paul Chan would have to take a PCR test upon arrival in Hong Kong, and will have to isolate if he tests positive; Lee stressed that Chan would not be allowed any exemptions.

[5] The press release also stated that Chan will attend the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit but "will not take part in meals," and did not specify the reason behind that if he had "recovered.

[6] The Department of Health provides its broad range and diverse services to Hongkongers through different divisions, offices, and centres.

All drugs sold in Hong Kong are required to be registered with a number, which consists of the prefix 'HK' followed by five digits (e.g.