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-pong
Mr Clement Fung Cheuk-nang
Miss Ho Alice Chiu-yan
Dr Celine Ho Ming-wai
Mr Terence Lau Chun-kai
Ms Lee Yi-ying
Dr Will Leung Lok-hang
Professor Vitus Leung Wing-hang
Dr Haston Liu Wai-ming
Professor Phoenix Mo Kit-han
Dr Chris Ng Chun-kong
Professor Or Ka-hang
Mr Simon Wong Hin-wing
Mr Tang Fei
Controller, Regulatory Affairs, Department of Health