Clusters of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae cases in Kwong Wah Hospital
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The spokesperson for Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH) made the following announcement today (August 26):
Three female patients (aged 17 to 40) in a neurosurgery ward at KWH have been confirmed to be carriers of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae upon testing since August 20. One patient is being treated in isolation at KWH and is in stable condition. The remaining two patients have been discharged.
The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
- enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
- continuing to apply stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
- enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the environment and facilities of the ward.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation in the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:45
Issued at HKT 17:45
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