Programme Overview

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Friday, 8 November 2024

Lecture Theatres 3 and 4, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, 
G/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Time Programme
9:00-9:30 Opening Ceremony
9:30-10:15 Keynote Lecture
Primary Care – Art is Long
Prof Cindy Lam,
Emeritus Professor,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed

Moderator:
Prof William Wong,
Clinical Professor & Chairperson,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
10:15-11:00 Plenary Session 1
Recent and Upcoming Primary Healthcare Initiatives in Hong Kong
Dr Fei Chau Pang,
Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Primary Healthcare Commission, Health Bureau

Moderator:
Prof Sophia Chan,
Professor and Director, HKU Primary Health Care Academy
11:00-11:10 TEA BREAK
11:10-12:40 Plenary Session 2
PHC and the Keys to Unlocking Prevention and Management of Noncommunicable Diseases
Dr Douglas William Bettcher
Senior Advisor, Director-General’s Office, World Health Organization

Global Health Security, Universal Health Coverage, and Primary Health Care: A health and care workforce perspective
Mr James Campbell,
Director, Health Workforce Department, World Health Organization

Moderator:
Prof Sophia Chan,
Professor and Director, HKU Primary Health Care Academy
12:40-12:50 BREAK
12:50-13:50 Lunch Symposium 1
Data-Driven Evidence-Based Practices in Primary Healthcare: A Global Perspective

Real-World Evidence: How Primary Care Data Drives Clinical Policy and Practice in the United Kingdom
Prof Ian Douglas
Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology,
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Reforming Primary Healthcare: Learnings from Primary Care Practice and Research in Canada
Prof Peter Tanuseputro
Clinical Professor,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed

Moderator:
Prof Eric Wan,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed
13:50-14:00 BREAK
14:00-15:30 [Parallel] Plenary Session 3
Envisioning an UG Primary Healthcare Curriculum
Prof Elizabeth Halcomb,
Professor of Primary Health Care Nursing,
University of Wollongong

Dr. Christy Noble,
Clinical Learning and Assessment Lead Academy for Medical Education,
Medical School, The University of Queensland

Prof Cynthia Whitehead,
Professor,
Department of Family and Community Medicine,
University of Toronto

Respondent:
Prof Kelvin Wang,
Professor & Director, Doctor of Nursing Programme, School of Nursing, HKUMed

Ms Jody Chu,
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed

Prof Linda Chan,
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed

Moderator:
Prof Gilberto Leung,
Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine,
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU
[Parallel] Invited roundtable discussion 1
Topic: Primary healthcare and health policy

Panellists:
  • Dr Douglas William Bettcher,
    Senior Advisor, Director-General’s Office, World Health Organization
  • Prof David Bishai,
    Director and Clinical Professor
    School of Public Health, HKUMed
  • Mr James Campbell,
    Director, Health Workforce Department, World Health Organization
  • Prof Michael Kidd,
    Professor of Global Primary Care and Future Health Systems,
    Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences, University of Oxford,
    Foundation Director, International Centre for Future Health Systems, University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Dr Fei Chau Pang,
    Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Primary Healthcare Commission, Health Bureau
  • Prof Martin Roland,
    Emeritus Professor of Health Services Research
    Emeritus Fellow, Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge
  • Prof William Wong,
    Clinical Professor & Chairperson,
    Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
Moderator:
Prof Sophia Chan,
Professor and Director, HKU Primary Health Care Academy
15:30-17:00 [Parallel] Interactive Session 1
Professional Development and Training for PHC Practitioners

Speakers & panellists:
  • Mr. Franco W.T. Cheng,
    Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed
  • Prof Haiyong Chen,
    Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, HKUMed
  • Prof Mandy Ho,
    Associate Professor; Director, Master of Nursing Programme, Chair of Teaching and Learning (Postgraduate Education), School of Nursing, HKUMed
  • Prof Wendy Lam,
    Associate Professor and Division Head, Division of Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, HKUMed
  • Prof TP Lam,
    Honorary Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
  • Prof Katherine Leung,
    Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education), Faculty of Dentistry, HKUMed
  • Dr Esther Yu,
    Chief Manager, Primary Healthcare Office, Health Bureau
Moderator:
Prof Amy Ng,
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Chief of Postgraduate Education,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
[Parallel] Invited roundtable discussion 2 (by invitation only)
Topic: Launch of Lancet Commission: Transformation of Primary Health Care in the post-COVID era

Moderator:
Prof William Wong,
Clinical Professor & Chairperson,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
17:00-17:30
17:45-18:30 Networking Cocktail reception
All participants are welcome

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Time Programme
9:00-10:30 Plenary Session 4
Addressing the Needs of the People through Primary Healthcare

The Future of Primary Care: Meeting the Health Care Needs of the People of the World
Prof Michael Kidd,
Professor of Global Primary Care and Future Health Systems,
Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences, University of Oxford;
Foundation Director, International Centre for Future Health Systems, University of New South Wales, Australia

Hong Kong Primary Healthcare Reforms: An International Perspective
Prof Martin Roland,
Emeritus Professor of Health Services Research
Emeritus Fellow, Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge

Moderator:
Prof William Wong,
Clinical Professor & Chairperson,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
10:30-10:40 TEA BREAK
10:40-12:10 Plenary Session 5
Topic: Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) to Optimise Primary healthcare

Capacity Building to Optimise Healthy Lifestyle in Primary Care: Shaping Future Strategies with Today’s Experience
Prof Samuel Wong,
School Director and Professor,
The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK

Strategies And Challenges to Promote Health-social Collaboration in Building the Capacity for Promoting Mental Health in Primary Care
Prof Terry Lum,
Henry G Leong Professor in Social Work and Administration,
Department of Social Work and Administration, HKU

Capacity Building for Primary Healthcare: Strategies for Policy Influence and Advocacy
Dr Ching Choi Lam,
Chief Executive Officer, Haven of Hope Christian Service

Moderator:
Prof Doris Yu,
Professor, School of Nursing, HKUMed
12:10-12:20 BREAK
12:20-13:20 Lunch Symposium 2
Disease Management and Self-Help through Technology— Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Evidence

Moderator & Panellist:
Dr Swee Kheng Khor
Chief Executive Officer, Angsana Health

Panellists:
How self-help tech can improve patient outcomes
Dr Kenneth Tsang,
Chief Executive Officer, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and Regional Chief Executive Officer, IHH Healthcare North Asia

Optimizing chronic disease self-care in family: The technology-humanity momentum
Prof Doris Yu,
Professor, School of Nursing, HKUMed

Success Factors for Self-help Tech
Dr. Jason Yuzhang Huang,
Otorhinolaryngology Surgeon, United Family Healthcare Shenzhen
13:20-13:30 BREAK
13:30-15:00 [Parallel] Interactive Session 2 – Language: Cantonese
Topic: Promoting Primary Healthcare across the Hong Kong Population: Sharing from Various District Health Centres and Expresses (DHCs & DHCEs)

Mr. Matthew Chak Hang Ng
Medical Service Manager
The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon

Mr. Chun Yeung, Edward Li
Dietitian, Kawi Tsing District Health Centre, Kwai Tsing Safe Community and Healthy City Association

Ms. Sau Ha, Elsa Lee
Executive Director, Wong Tai Sin District Health Centre,
Hong Kong Sheung Kung Hui Welfare Council

Ms. Ng Yuk Mun
Director (Service),
The Hong Kong Society of Rehabilitation

Ms. Yu Wing Sze Wincy
Project Coordinator, Tai Po District Health Centre Express, United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service

Ms. Lau Pik Shan Doris
Senior Service Manager, Service Development Division,
Project Coordinator, Kwun Tong District Health Centre Express, United Christian Nethesole Community Health Service

Ms. Katherine Choy
Physiotherapist (I),
Methodist Centre

Ms. Cheung Hoi Sheung Joanne
Project Coordinator
Islands District Health Centre Express,
The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council

Ms. To Kin Ying Frances
Executive Director, Yuen Long District Health Centre,
The Pok Oi Hospital Board of Directors

Moderator:
Prof Emily Tse,
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
[Parallel] Interactive Session 3
Topic: Development of an Undergraduate Primary Healthcare Curriculum

Panellists:
  • Prof Linda Chan,
    Clinical Assistant Professor,
    Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKUMed
  • Ms Jody Chu,
    Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed
  • Mr Dong Fang Hao,
    Senior Lecturer, Undergraduate Programme Co-ordinator,
    School of Chinese Medicine, HKUMed
  • Prof Elizabeth Halcomb,
    Professor of Primary Health Care Nursing,
    University of Wollongong
  • Prof Michael Kidd,
    Professor of Global Primary Care and Future Health Systems, University of Oxford; Foundation Director, International Centre for Future Health Systems, University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Dr Christy Noble,
    Clinical Learning & Assessment Lead, Faculty of Medicine,
    University of Queensland
  • Prof Kelvin Wang,
    Professor & Director, Doctor of Nursing Programme, School of Nursing, HKUMed
  • Prof Samuel Wong,
    School Director and Professor,
    JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK
  • Dr Esther Yu,
    Chief Manager, Primary Healthcare Commission, Health Bureau
  • Prof Gilberto Leung,
    Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine,
    Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU
  • Prof Cynthia Whitehead,
    Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine,
    University of Toronto
Moderator:
Prof Julie Chen,
Associate Professor of Teaching,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care;
Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, HKUMed
15:00-15:15 TEA BREAK
15:15-16:45 Plenary Session 6
Local Solutions for Global Issues – Community Ownership of Health Measures
Ms Marlou de Rouw,
Board Member,
The Constellation

Discussant:
Dr Rapeepun Jommaroeng,
Instructor,
Mahidol University, Thailand

Moderator:
Prof David Bishai,
Director & Clinical Professor,
School of Public Health, HKU
16:45-17:15
Closing Ceremony
Award Presentation for Best Posters
Prof Sophia Chan, Professor and Director, HKU Primary Health Care Academy

Closing Remarks & Narrative Report
Prof William Wong,
Clinical Professor & Chairperson,
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, HKU