The Mobile Education Centre (MEC) under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) makes visits to schools, housing estates and public parks to provide the public with more information on food, personal and environmental hygiene through innovative and educational approach. The MEC is open for booking by all organizations free of charge.

Introduction

The MEC is a publicity vehicle and its body is decorated with cartoons introducing food safety and public hygiene services provided by FEHD. The MEC is equipped with touch screen computer sets to display thematic information and games. Explanation will be provided by the on-site staff. Visitors can also browse the contents or participate in the interactive computer games to learn more about the following four themes:

  1. Personal, Domestic and Environmental Hygiene;
  2. 5 Keys to Food Safety and Food Labelling;
  3. Pest Control; and
  4. Green Burial.

Besides, there are informative panels and leaflets in the MEC. At the Model Corner, visitors can know more about the life cycle of mosquito breeding and the commonly found rodent species in urban area. TVs are installed inside and at the exterior part of the MEC for visitors to watch videos produced by the department. Display of panels and delivery of health talks on food and environmental hygiene at the display venue can also be arranged upon request by the applicants. For details, please contact our staff at 2377 9370/ 2377 9317. Application form can be downloaded from the “Public Forms” in our website.

Schedule of Mobile Education Centre in November 2024:

Date Time District Venue

4 November Monday

10:30 – 11:30

Yau Tsim

Kowloon Park

6 November Wednesday

10:00 – 12:00

Kwun Tong

Lam Tin Estate

8 November Friday 14:30 – 16:00 Mong Kok Hoi Fu Court
11 November Monday 14:00 – 16:00 Kowloon City Lok Man Sun Chuen
12 November Tuesday 14:30 – 16:30 Sham Shui Po So Uk Estate
13 November Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00

Kwun Tong

Yau Tong Estate

14 November Thursday 12:00 – 14:00

Shatin

Prince of Wales Hospital

28 November Thursday 09:30 – 12:30

Kowloon City

Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay)

28 November Thursday 13:30 – 15:30 Kowloon City

Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay)

29 November Friday 14:30 - 16:00 Mong Kok

Hoi Fu Court

Note: Arrangement in case of Typhoon or Rainstorm Warning Signals issued 2 hours before the commencement of the programme:

No prior notice will be given in case of cancellation of activities due to adverse weather condition or failure of engine. Please call 2377 9275 for details of the activities.

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