From the editor

Hot and humid weather facilitates mosquito breeding and increases the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. The third Japanese encephalitis case of this year has been confirmed earlier. The Hospital Authority is ready to combat against one of the tiniest killers in the world. In the cover story of this issue, we will look into HA’s measures in response to these diseases. A frontline doctor will share a real case experience. Preventive measures against mosquitoes in hospitals and other parts of the world, and the transmission path from mosquito to human will also be covered.

Recent months are the peak season for travel and Southeast Asian countries are under the threat of various mosquito transmitted diseases, including Zika virus infection in Singapore, dengue fever in Thailand and Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan. Thus, remember to adopt proper anti-mosquito measures when you travel abroad. Have a pleasant holiday!