BASc(GHD) Admissions Talk on 29 May 2020 – HKU JUPAS Virtual Information Sessions

The University of Hong Kong launched a new Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Global Health and Development [BASc(GHD)], the first of its kind in Asia, in the 2019/20 academic year! Our mission is to develop the next generation of leaders who will tackle some of the world’s most pressing global health and development challenges. Hosted by the School of Public Health but delivered in collaboration with a range of faculties, BASc(GHD) brings together disciplines such as medical sciences, social sciences, economics and humanities to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to success in today’s rapidly evolving and interconnected world. For more details of the programme, please visit: https://sph.hku.hk/ghd #hku #hkughd #globalhealth #BASc #香港大學 #港大 #環球衞生及發展 #文理學士 #jupas #JS6250 #hkumed #nonjupas #artsandsciences #internationalexposure

Dr Karen Grépin is a health economist and comparative health systems researcher. In early 2020, she moved from Canada to Hong Kong to join the School of Public Health, HKU. Since obtaining her PhD in Heath Policy (Economics) from Harvard University, Dr Grépin has worked extensively on health policies which developing countries adopt, and their impact on population health. Immediately after arriving in Hong Kong, Dr Grépin's experience has been foundational to understanding and implementing COVID-19 governmental responses in Africa, and to providing recommendations on how governments in Asia and around the world must prepare for and respond to future outbreaks. HKU Master of Public Health Programme: https://www.mph.sph.hku.hk HKU School of Public Health: https://sph.hku.hk Photo credits: United Nations (UN), UNDP, WFP, WHO Video credit: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) OECD (2020), Living with Covid-19: Two scenarios for the world economy, OECD Economic Outlook, June 2020 https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/june-2020/. #hku #hkusph #publichealth #hkumed #covid19 #coronavirus #fighttogether #全城抗疫 #抗疫傳承 #香港大學 #公共衞生 #globalimpact #research #FlatteningTheCurve

Compliance with the IHRs: Travel restrictions in the context of COVID-19 – An Open Dialogue with Dr Karen Grépin

Professor Joseph Wu’s journey in public health began when he moved from Hong Kong to the United States, to complete his degrees in Chemical Engineering and Operations Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It was during 2003, when Joseph moved back to Hong Kong, that he began to channel his expertise in mathematical and statistical modelling to inform public health responses to future pandemics. Since then, his research has expanded extensively. Joseph has conducted research on a wide range of communicable and non-communicable diseases. His work has informed numerous preventative strategies and policies. His current work, fundamental to the COVID-19 advisory roles he holds with local and international organisations, provides important and practical insights into the public health strategies necessary for containing and mitigating this public health emergency. HKU Master of Public Health Programme: https://www.mph.sph.hku.hk HKU School of Public Health: https://sph.hku.hk Photo credits: United Nations (UN) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) #hku #hkusph #publichealth #hkumed #covid19 #coronavirus #fighttogether #全城抗疫 #抗疫傳承 #香港大學 #公共衞生 #globalimpact #research #FlatteningTheCurve

Dr Janice Johnston is the Deputy Director (Education) of the HKU School of Public Health. 20 years ago, she spearheaded the HKU postgraduate programme which has developed into the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme. A medical educator, originally from British Columbia, Canada, Dr Johnston previously worked in Canada to strengthen medical care for communities in remote areas. She moved to Hong Kong 30 years ago, and joined HKU’s Department of Community Medicine, where she completed her PhD. As a highly experienced educator, she is passionate about developing public health programmes which equip people to be effective public health practitioners. To date, Dr Johnston has witnessed over a thousand students graduate from HKU’s MPH programme. Many alumni are currently working at the forefront of COVID-19 response measures, to make Hong Kong a safer and healthier place. Dr Johnston’s greatest satisfaction comes from connecting with currents students, and hearing from alumni about the journeys they have embarked on, and the contributions they are making to society. HKU Master of Public Health Programme: https://www.mph.sph.hku.hk HKU School of Public Health: https://sph.hku.hk #hku #hkusph #publichealth #hkumed #covid19 #coronavirus #fighttogether #全城抗疫 #抗疫傳承 #香港大學 #公共衞生 #globalimpact #research #FlatteningTheCurve

Professor Benjamin Cowling, an acclaimed infectious disease epidemiologist, moved to Hong Kong in 2004 after the SARs epidemic. Recognising that infectious diseases are an ongoing threat, the HKSAR government looked into ways to strengthen capacity and preparedness to respond to future outbreaks. 15 years later, with Covid19 spreading worldwide, Prof Cowling is at the forefront of informing local and international governments and agencies on population wide measures to slow down transmission to contain the spread. His expertise and capacity continues to expand beyond influenza research into many other diseases and decision making capacities to contribute to global health security. HKU Master of Public Health Programme: https://www.mph.sph.hku.hk HKU School of Public Health: https://sph.hku.hk Video credits: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, DiagnosticDetectives.Com and HKU U-Vision (uvision.hku.hk) #hku #hkusph #publichealth #hkumed #covid19 #coronavirus #fighttogether #全城抗疫 #抗疫傳承 #香港大學 #公共衞生 #科學家 #research #FlatteningTheCurve

Professor Leo Poon, whose story began in Hong Kong, is an internationally renowned expert currently at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within 6 days after China released the genomic sequence of the virus in early January 2020, he led his team to develop the first molecular testing kits within six days. These kits were among the first to be developed globally, enabling Hong Kong to diagnose and treat patients at an early stage. His expertise is globally recognised and currently serves as an advisor with several international organisations, including the WHO, to advise on infectious disease control. HKU Master of Public Health Programme: https://www.mph.sph.hku.hk HKU School of Public Health: https://sph.hku.hk Video credit: HKU U-Vision (uvision.hku.hk), Radio Television Hong Kong 千禧年代 #hku #hkusph #publichealth #hkumed #covid19 #coronavirus #fighttogether #全城抗疫 #抗疫傳承 #香港大學 #公共衞生 #科學家 #research #FlatteningTheCurve