AFCD Seminar on One Health Approaches to Antimicrobial Resistance

AFCD Seminar on One Health Approaches to Antimicrobial Resistance: Surveillance, Stewardship and Action

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) held a one-day, in-person seminar entitled “One Health Approaches to Antimicrobial Resistance: Surveillance, Stewardship and Action” on 23 October 2026.

Adopting a One Health approach, the seminar covered animal health, human health, food safety and the environment, fostering cross-sectoral dialogue and professional exchange on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU). Expert presentations explored AMR surveillance, prudent antimicrobial use, antimicrobial stewardship and related actions.

The seminar brought together 150 participants, including veterinary professionals, veterinary paraprofessionals, medical and public health professionals, laboratory technicians, scientific officers, researchers and other relevant stakeholders, to exchange knowledge and experience.

Event details

Date	23rd October 2026
Time	10:00 am to 5:45 pm (Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.)
Theme	One Health Approaches to Antimicrobial Resistance: Surveillance, Stewardship and Action
Venue	Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Map]
Format	Physical seminar
Target participants	Veterinary professionals and relevant stakeholders involved in animal health, public health, food safety, academia and other related fields
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation	5.25 CPD points (approved by Veterinary Surgeons Board)

Programme

 

Seminar Poster

 

Photo Gallery

Dr Jackie Yip, Assistant Director (Inspection and Quarantine), AFCD, delivers the opening remarks.		Dr Edmond Ma, Head of the Infection Control Branch, Department of Health, outlines Hong Kong’s AMR strategy, antimicrobial stewardship priorities and public health initiatives.
Professor Hein Min Tun of The Chinese University of Hong Kong discusses AMR surveillance, governance and solutions through a One Health approach.		Professor Patrick Butaye of City University of Hong Kong discusses bacterial resistance in animals and its implications for human health.
Professor Ibrahim Elsohaby of City University of Hong Kong discusses AMR in companion animals and how surveillance can inform One Health action.		Dr Victor Lam of the Centre for Food Safety, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, discusses AMR and food safety.
Dr Jeremy Ho, Senior Veterinary Officer (Animal Health), AFCD, presents the department’s measures to address AMR in Hong Kong.		Speakers and participants gather for a group photograph at the seminar.