e-Bulletin October 2025
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One Health Hub Seminar Series
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the One Health Context: Policies and Evidence
The SPH One Health Hub recently hosted a seminar titled “Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the One Health Context: Policies and Evidence”, bringing together over 60 participants for an engaging discussion. The seminar featured Dr Edmond S.K. Ma from the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR); and Professor Sheng Chen, Chair Professor in Microbiology and the Head of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the most pressing global health threats. Human activities and intensive agriculture exacerbate development and spread of AMR, with increasing multidrug-resistant infections observed in hospitals and communities. The One Health approach recognises the interconnected nature of AMR across human, animal, and environmental sectors, advocating integrated strategies including surveillance, stewardship, and policy alignment to curb AMR issues through shared ecosystems.
This seminar provided a platform for experts to highlight these linkages, promote collaborative interventions, and drive actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners, ultimately aiming to safeguard public health in a rapidly evolving ecological landscape. The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session moderated by Professor Peng Wu, Associate Professor of our School and the One Health Hub team member.
