e-Bulletin December 2025

EVENT SNIPPETS
Hong Kong Premiere of “Silent Pandemic“
Exploring the One Health Approach to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

Supported by our School, the One Health Hub co-hosted an engaging event on November 24 with the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences of the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), titled “Exploring the One Health Approach to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)”.

The event featured the Hong Kong premiere of the documentary “Silent Pandemic”, followed by an interactive discussion. The session featured leading experts, including Professor Vanessa Barrs, Dean of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at the CityUHK; Dr Edmond Ma, Consultant at the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; as well as academic staff from various schools and departments of HKUMed. Students from HKU and CityUHK also participated in the discussion.

Nearly 80 participants joined this insightful event to explore how the One Health approach can effectively address the global AMR crisis by integrating human, animal, and environmental health strategies. By bringing together the diverse strengths of the School and empowering the community, the One Health Hub continues to serve as a platform for impactful discussions and collaboration.

  • Group photo from the One Health Hub event “Exploring the One Health Approach to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)”, co-hosted with the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences of the City University of Hong Kong.
  • (From right) Professor Leo Poon presents souvenirs to Dr Edmond Ma and Professor Vanessa Barrs.
  • Students and leading experts engage in discussion after the “Silent Pandemic” screening.
  • The leading experts summarise key takeaways from the group discussions.
  • (From right) Professor Leo Poon presents souvenirs to Dr Edmond Ma and Professor Vanessa Barrs.
  • Students and leading experts engage in discussion after the “Silent Pandemic” screening.
  • The leading experts summarise key takeaways from the group discussions.
  • Group photo from the One Health Hub event “Exploring the One Health Approach to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)”, co-hosted with the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences of the City University of Hong Kong.
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