News | Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health

Visit by Dr Philip Stott to Veterinarians in Greenland

2017-12-05

Question: What similarities do Hong Kong and Greenland have? Answer: They both have red and white flags, neither has much by way of livestock, and that’s about it.

New CityU Veterinary School features in Australian Veterinary Journal

2017-11-22

Prof. Michael Reichel (Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences) recently published an article in the Australian Veterinary Journal titled ‘An international accredited veterinary school for Hong Kong’.

Dr Rosanowski's article about Thoroughbred racehorses in Hong Kong selected as one of the most clinically

2017-11-21

The article ‘Open standing castration in Thoroughbred racehorses in Hong Kong: Prevalence and severity of complications 30 days post-castration’ by Dr Rosanowski (Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectious Dise

Donation of $500 million from HKJC Charities Trust to boost One Health at CityU

2017-11-21

A $500-million donation from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust) to City University of Hong Kong (CityU) will be used to build a top-notch facility for One Health in Hong Kong.

International Seminar for Veterinary Epidemiology Development & the 3rd Regional Meeting to Support and Su

2017-11-13

Prof. Dirk Pfeiffer (Chair Professor of One Health) recently attended the ‘International Seminar of Veterinary Epidemiology Development & the 3rd Regional Meeting to Support and Sustain Veterinary Epidemiology Capacity’ on 26-28 September 2017, Qingdao, P.R. China.

‘Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice’ welcomes two new staff members

2017-11-10

The Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice welcomed two new staff members recently.

China Field Epidemiology Training Program for Veterinarians (CFETPV)

2017-11-03

Since 2010, Prof. Pfeiffer (Chair Professor of One Health at the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health) has directed and taught the two-year China Field Epidemiology Training Course for Veterinarians (CFETPV) together with colleagues from Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London.

Prof. Pfeiffer Delivers Keynote Presentation at 9th One Health Bangladesh Conference

2017-11-02

The 9th One Health Bangladesh Conference was held in Dhaka on 17–18 September 2017.

Welcome to new Head of Department

2017-10-31

The Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health welcomes Prof. David Hampson as its new Head of Department.

Prof. Hampson is a world-renowned veterinary microbiologist and recently joined City University as Chair Professor in Pathobiology.

Aquatic Animal Health Educational Needs Questionnaire

2017-10-19

The City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has established a College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (the College), which offers the first Bachelor degree in veterinary medicine in Hong Kong. A key focus area for the College is Aquatic animal health. Today the College is seeking your assistance in identifying the educational needs of various stakeholders in Aquaculture and related sectors locally, in Mainland China, Asia, and beyond.