Bridging cultures: personalized pharmaceutical care for patients with diverse religious and dietary practices
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5 February 2026
The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, and Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Collaboratory invites you to join the following seminar:
Speaker:
Mr. Yasir Luqman, Pharmacist, Founder of Multicultural Health Services and the Project Leader for Medi Help
Seminar Title: Bridging cultures: personalized pharmaceutical care for patients with diverse religious and dietary practices
Date: 5 February 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 1, G/F Laboratory block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam
Mode: In-person
Registration:
(non-HKU members) https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=105034
ALL ARE WELCOME
Abstract
In the seminar, Mr. Yasir Luqman, pharmacist, founder of Multicultural Health Services and the Project Leader for Medi Help, will introduce their project, highlighting its significance in addressing common drug-related problems encountered in diverse populations in Hong Kong. He will discuss prevalent misconceptions that contribute to these drug-related problems, emphasizing the need for cultural sensitivity when prescribing and monitoring medications in clinical practice.
Particularly relevant during this session is the introduction of the fasting month (Ramadan), where special attention will be paid to medication dose adjustments that are required for patients observing fasting, ensuring their medication regimens remain safe and effective.
Additionally, he will touch upon the importance of accommodating specific dietary needs, such as halal and vegan requirements, in pharmaceutical care. This multifaceted approach will enhance understanding of how to better serve multicultural patients, ultimately bridging the gap between pharmaceutical practices and diverse cultural beliefs.
For enquiries, please contact us at admblais@hku.hk
We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.
With warm regards,
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
LKS Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong
