Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Government announces appointments to Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health
Government announces appointments to Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health
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The Government announced today (September 27) the reappointment of Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai and Dr Johnnie Casire Chan Chi-kau as the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) respectively, and the reappointment of five incumbent members as well as the appointment of seven new members. All appointments will take effect from October 1 this year for a two-year tenure. The five reappointed incumbent members are Mr Langton Cheung Yung-pong, Mr Clement Fung Cheuk-nang, Mr Terence Lau Chun-kai, Dr Haston Liu Wai-ming, and Professor Phoenix Mo Kit-han. The seven newly appointed members are Dr Celine Ho Ming-wai, Ms Lee Yi-ying, Professor Vitus Leung Wing-hang, Dr Chris Ng Chun-kong, Professor Or Ka-hang, Mr Simon Wong Hin-wing and Mr Tang Fei. COSH is a statutory body established in 1987 to advise the Government on matters related to smoking and health. It is also tasked to advance public education concerning the effects of smoking on the community and individuals as well as to engage in smoking-related research. The full membership of the Council with effect from October 1, 2024, is as follows: Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai (Chairman)Dr Johnnie Casire Chan Chi-kau (Vice-Chairman)Mr Langton Cheung Yung-pongMr Clement Fung Cheuk-nangMiss Ho Alice Chiu-yanDr Celine Ho Ming-waiMr Terence Lau Chun-kaiMs Lee Yi-yingDr Will Leung Lok-hangProfessor Vitus Leung Wing-hangDr Haston Liu Wai-mingProfessor Phoenix Mo Kit-hanDr Chris Ng Chun-kongProfessor Or Ka-hangMr Simon Wong Hin-wingMr Tang FeiController, Regulatory Affairs, Department of Health
Ends/Friday, September 27, 2024Issued at HKT 11:00
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