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As Hong Kong experiences a sudden surge in flu cases following the removal of the mask mandate, children’s wards in public hospitals are struggling to cope, and a shortage of the antiviral drug Tamiflu has emerged. While the situation may appear concerning, there are steps that can be taken to manage the shortage and protect vulnerable populations.

Annually, we commemorate World Tuberculosis Day to raise public awareness about the consequences of TB and raise efforts to end the epidemic.

In 2021, WHO reported around 150 thousand cases of leprosy, with another 140 thousand existing cases, among which 60% are male.