The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in yesterday’s press conference that the “Macau Health Survey 2026” will take place from March 30 to June 14, and its preliminary survey results are expected to be released in the fourth quarter. The survey target sample size is 3,000 residents, aged 18 or older.
According to the Statistics and Census Bureau’s (DSEC) latest database, Macau’s population stood at 688,900 at the end of last year, so that the sample size is about 0.4 percent of total population.
The press conference about the Macau Health Survey 2026 was held at the SSM Public Health Emergency Personnel Residence Hall on Guia Hill.
The health survey, conducted once every 10 years, will systematically collect data on chronic diseases and health risk factors among Macau residents, aiming to provide a scientific basis for improving public health policies, optimise the allocation of medical resources, and enhance community health services, while raising residents’ awareness of health management, according to the conference.
Leong Iek Hou, who heads the SSM Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Division, noted that the initial round of mobile phone invitations and appointment scheduling will take place from March 30 to April 12. Selected residents who have made an appointment will receive a confirmation text message. During this process, no personal information is required, nor will any links need to be clicked.
The on-site survey will be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays from April 18 to June 14 (excluding May 2 to 10), including hearing tests, blood tests, blood pressure checks and others. Three sessions will be held daily, each with six appointment slots. The entire process will take about one and a half hours, Dr Leong said.
Dr Leong added that participates will receive souvenirs and gift vouchers and will be able to access their personal health reports via the “Macau One Account” app.
Participants will be randomly selected through a stratified sampling method using the SSM registration card (commonly known as the “Gold Card”) database, Dr Leong said.
Aiming to further enhance the professionalism of the survey, the Health Bureau has invited an expert team from the China National Health Survey (CNHS) to provide technical guidance, thereby deepening exchanges and collaboration between Macau and the Chinese mainland in the health sector.
Community Health Stations to expand
Meanwhile, SSM Director Alvis Lo Iek Long said in a speech during the press conference that his bureau has collaborated with other government entities and community organisations on plans to expand the number of community “Health Stations” to 12.
Additionally, thematic “Community Culture Tea Talks” will be held monthly to actively listen to residents’ health needs and proactively follow up on their suggestions, Dr Lo said.
Health Bureau (SSM) Director Alvis Lo Iek Long (centre), Leong Iek Hou (second from left), who heads the SSM Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Division, and other representatives pose for a group photo during yesterday’s press conference about the ‘Macau Health Survey 2026’ at its Public Health Emergency Personnel Residence Hall on Guia Hill. – Photo: Ida Cheong
This poster provided by the Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday shows the participatory procedure for the upcoming “Macau Health Survey 2026”.
