New infectious diseases and new problems of existing infectious diseases continue to pose threats to the health of the Hong Kong population and the population of the world at large. At the Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, we put together an interdisciplinary group with expertise in epidemiology, microbiology, clinical medicine and health economics to strengthen infectious disease preparedness of the society.
As SARS is still a potential threat, the initial work of CEID would place SARS at one priority area. |