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Scientific Committee on Vector-borne Diseases


The medical community needs to stay vigilant against the threat imposed by emerging and resurging vector-borne diseases. This is particularly true in the face of demographic and societal changes, genetic alterations in pathogenic organisms, insecticide and drug resistance, and global warming. The Scientific Committee on Vector-borne Diseases will study these issues and advise on the prevention and control strategies.

Chairman
Prof. CHAN Kay-sheung, Paul

Members
Dr Sarah BORWEIN
Dr CHAN Fuk-woo, Jasper
Dr IP Kai-ming, Dennis
Dr HO Hon-pong, Jeremy
Dr HUNG Ling-lung, Derek
Dr KONG Wing-ming, Henry
Dr KUNG Kin-hang
Mr LEE Ming-wai
Dr LO Chiu-sing, Patrick
Dr QUE Tak-lun
Dr WONG Kai-hay, Howard
Dr WONG Tin-yau, Andrew
Dr WU Tak-chiu

Scope of Advice

1. To advise the Controller, CHP on scientific basis of the public health actions aimed at protecting the community from vector-borne diseases; and
2. To review and develop strategies for public health management of vector-borne diseases and their risk factors in the light of changing epidemiology and advances in medical science.

Papers Discussed / Recommendations