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Expert Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance

1 July 2022

Terms of Reference

Taking into account the policy initiative of the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on control of antimicrobial resistance (“AMR”), the Expert Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance (“EC”) will advise the High Level Steering Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance (“HLSC”) on the following:

  1. Latest situation based on ongoing review of surveillance data;
  2. Proposed action areas based on available data and trends;
  3. Recommended implementation strategies and scientific basis; and
  4. Prioritisation of actions with proposed timeframe.

 

Membership

Chairman

Prof. YUEN Kwok Yung G.B.S., S.B.S., J.P.

Chair of Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology, The University of Hong Kong

   
Vice-Chairman
Dr TSUI Lok Kin, Edwin, J.P. Controller, Centre for Health Protection
 
Local Members
Dr CHAN Ming Wai, Angus Member, Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
Dr CHAN Sinn Kay, Olivia Chairman, Animal Welfare Advisory Group
Prof. CHEN Sheng Associate Dean and Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health,
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Dr CHENG Chi Chung, Vincent Consultant Microbiologist, Queen Mary Hospital
Mr Philip CHIU Chief Pharmacist, Mannings, the Dairy Farm Co., Ltd.
Mr CHUI Chun Ming, William President, The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong
Dr HO Pak Leung, J.P. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Margaret IP Professor, Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr LAI Wai Man, Raymond Chief Infection Control Officer, Hospital Authority
Dr David LUNG Consultant Microbiologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Dr TANG Siu Fai, Bone Honorary Consultant in Microbiology, Specialist in Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Dr TSANG Ho Fai, Thomas, J.P. Immediate Past President, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine
Mr WONG Chun Kow, Peter President, World's Poultry Science Association (Hong Kong Branch)
Ms WONG Shuk Ching Senior Nursing Officer, Infection Control Team, Hong Kong West Cluster
Prof. YOU Hoi Sze, Joyce Professor, School of Pharmacy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr YUNG Wai Hung, Raymond Honorary Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Deputy Medical Superintendent, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Prof. ZHANG Tong Chair of Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
 
Overseas / Mainland Members
Prof. Mary BARTON AO Emeritus Professor of Microbiology, Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Australia
Prof. Peter BORRIELLO Trustee, Safe Medicines for Animals (SMArt)
Dr SUN Yan Director, Administrative Office, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
 
Ex-officio Members
Principal Assistant Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food)3
Assistant Director of Centre for Food Safety (Risk Management)
Head of Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health
Consultant Medical Microbiologist (3), Public Health Laboratory Services Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health
Senior Veterinary Officer of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (Animal Health)
Chief Manager (Infection, Emergency & Contingency) of Hospital Authority