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The Government announced today (September 13) the appointment of Professor Ching Pak-chung as Chairman of the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong (VSB) for three years from September 15, 2013 to September 14, 2016.
Professor Ching is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Vice-President and Professor of Electronic Engineering of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He also serves as Director of CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute. Professor Ching is currently Chairman of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification and a member of the Steering Committee on Innovation and Technology.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, thanked Professor Ching for accepting the appointment. He is confident that Professor Ching will continue to uphold high veterinary standards in Hong Kong and lead the VSB to scale new heights.
Dr Ko also expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Professor Wong Yuk-shan, for his distinguished leadership and immense contribution during his term of appointment. Dr Ko commended Professor Wong for his drive and passion, which help the furtherance of VSB's mission in safeguarding the health and welfare of animals and the interests of animal owners.
Enacted in 1997, the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance (Cap 529) provides for the establishment of the VSB, which is responsible for the regulation of the practice of veterinary surgery, the registration of veterinary surgeons and the disciplinary control of the professional activities of registered veterinary surgeons in Hong Kong.
Ends/Friday, September 13, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:01
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