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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT2(Continued from page 1)newborns, elders or patients with underlying medical conditions. Patients who have been infected before are likely to be immune from future Chikungunya virus infections according to available evidence.Treatment is mainly supportive, including using anti-pyretics, analgesics and replacement of fluids.There is currently no targeted antiviral treatment for Chikungunya fever. The best preventive measure is to avoid mosquito bites and prevent mosquito proliferation. There is no locally registered Chikungunya fever vaccine available in Hong Kong at present.Prevention of mosquito bites plays an important role in fighting against the disease, which includes wearing loose, light-coloured, long-sleeved tops and trousers, applying DEET-containing insect repellent on exposed parts of the body and clothing, taking additional preventive measures when engaging in outdoor activities like avoid using fragrant cosmetics or skin care products, re-apply insect repellent according to instructions, if both insect repellent and sunscreen are used, apply insect repellent after sunscreen. Preventing mosquito proliferation is also important, helping to stop the spread of the disease. That entails preventing accumulation of stagnant water, controlling vectors and reservoir of diseases.As family doctors, we should maintain high vigilance against Chikungunya fever and CHP has reminded that all patients with compatible clinical presentations and a recent travel history to areas with current outbreak or endemic areas should be reported to the Central Notification Office (CENO) of the CHP by fax (2477 2770), by phone (2477 2772), or via the CENO On-line website (https://cdis.chp.gov.hk/CDIS_CENO_ONLINE/ceno.html). (https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/letters_to_doctors_20250725.pdf) Further information about control and prevention of mosquito breeding can be found at the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department website. (http://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/handbook_prev_mos_breeding.html) And more update on (from left to right) Dr. Catherine Chen, Dr. Matthew Luk, Dr. Cheryl Chan, Dr. Angus Chan, Dr. Esther Yu, Dr. David Chao, Prof. Cindy Lam, Dr. Ken Ho, Dr. Kathy Tsim, Dr. Ruby Lee and Dr. Allan Ngan(from left to right) Dr. David Chao, Dr. Libby Lee, Dr. Pang Fei Chau, Dr. Esther Yu and Prof. Cindy Lam at the Medical Workers%u2019 Day celebration!(from left to right) 1st ro Dr. Ken Ho, Dr. Kathy Tsim, Dr. Matthew Luk, Dr. Esther Yu, Dr. Cheryl Chan, Dr. Ruby Lee, Dr. Billy Chiu, Dr. David Chao, 2nd ro Dr. Allan Ngan, Dr. Wendy Tsui, Dr. Angus Chan, Prof. Cindy Lam, 3rd ro Dr. Welchie Komosquito-borne diseases, dengue fever and Chikungunya fever can be found at the CHP website. (https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202508/01/P2025080100717.htm?fontSize=1)(Continued on page 3)