Hong Kong Training Portal on Infection Control and Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Hantavirus Infection 2026

Topic

Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Hantavirus Infection 2026

Course Type

Hybrid mode (Physical & Webinar)

Content

To update the latest global situation of hantavirus infection arising from recent cases identified on the cruise ship abroad, and to update the clinical approach to hantavirus infection for healthcare professionals.

Poster

Date

27 May 2026

Venue

Lecture Theatre, G/F, Centre for Health Protection, 147C Argyle Street, Kowloon

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 would not be available for the captioned Forum.

Time	Topic	Speaker
4:00 – 4:15 pm	Registration
4:15 – 4:20 pm	Welcome Remark	Dr. MA Siu-keung, Edmond Consultant-in-charge, Infectious Disease Control Training Centre, Hospital Authority / Head, Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection
4:20 – 4:40 pm	Global and Local Epidemiology of Hantavirus Infection	Dr. AU Ka Wing, Albert Head, Communicable Disease Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health
4:40 – 5:00 pm	Clinical Management on Hantavirus Infection	Dr. TSO Yuk Keung, Eugene Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, United Christian Hospital, Hospital Authority
5:00 – 5:20 pm	Infection Control Measures for Hantavirus Infection in Healthcare Settings	Dr. QUE Tak Lun Chief Infection Control Officer, Hospital Authority Head Office
5:20 – 5:35 pm	Q & A session

Disclaimer

Published at 2026-05-15

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