Hong Kong Training Portal on Infection Control and Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Update of Antibiotic Guidance Notes In Community Setting - Part I

Topic

Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Update of Antibiotic Guidance Notes In Community Setting - Part I

Course Type

Web-based: Zoom Webinar

Content

To promulgate the updated Antibiotic Guidance Notes in Community Setting and to highlight key updates related to prescriptions of antimicrobials for seven common infections

Date

31 March 2026

Venue

Zoom

Organizer

Infectious Disease Control Training Centre, Hospital Authority / Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection

Target Group

Healthcare professionals in Hospital Authority, Department of Health and private settings

Speakers

CME/CNE/CPD points: Pending

Time	Topic	Speaker
1:00 – 1:15 pm	Registration
1:15 – 1:25 pm	Overview of Antimicrobial Resistance in Hong Kong	Dr. Edmond MA Consultant-in-charge, Infectious Disease Control Training Centre, Hospital Authority/ Head, Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health
1:25 – 2:00 pm	Updated Antibiotic Guidance Notes in Community Setting – Part I • Community-acquired pneumonia • Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Simple (uncomplicated) skin and soft tissue infections	Dr. LUI Chung-yan, Grace Specialty Board in Infectious Disease, Hong Kong College of Physicians
2:00 – 2:15 pm	Q & A session

Disclaimer

Published at 2026-03-30

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