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The ongoing battle against dengue

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Dengue cases worldwide
Dengue outbreaks in Vietnam’s changing landscape
Dengue outbreaks in Vietnam’s changing landscape
Vietnam, a country with one the highest incidences of dengue in Southeast Asia, has undergone remarkable change in recent years with increasing urbanization and tourism. Read about a large dengue outbreak the country experienced in 2022 and some of the innovative measures it has put in place to combat this disease.
3 mins

Dengue in numbers 

Year to date – April 2025

Total cases

2 532 929

Total cases

Severe cases

7 498

Severe cases

Confirmed cases

976 840

Confirmed cases

Total deaths

1 305

Total deaths

Adapted from World Health Organization – Global dengue surveillance (2025)1

Data reported as of 20 May 2025

Prevention is key
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    The ongoing battle against dengue
    Read about the history of attempted dengue eradication, strategies employed by global organizations, and challenges in the ongoing fight against dengue worldwide. 
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  • Dengue fever prevention strategies; identifying causes of dengue and future dengue treatment
    Fighting dengue: exploring future strategies
    Explore the escalating threat of dengue as cases surge. Amidst the challenges, discover innovative strategies, including gene alterations in mosquitoes, Wolbachia bacteria, antiviral drugs, and vaccines, offering hope for measures against the disease in the future.
    2 mins
  • Dengue fever increases in prevalence despite dengue mosquito control. Novel strategies required for dengue fever prevention and dengue treatment
    Tackling dengue: Global efforts and persistent challenges
    Explore the challenges of the escalating global threat of dengue, read about the multifaceted strategies, community engagement, and innovative interventions needed for effective control in this in-depth examination of current efforts and their shortcomings.
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Learn how to help protect yourself
Survey Question 9

What is dengue?

Unravel the complexities of dengue, detailing its viral origins, symptoms, and global spread, emphasizing the rising threat, financial burdens, and the vital role of prevention strategies, communities, and potential vaccinations in combating this infectious disease.
Survey Question 5

Am I at risk?

Exploring the multifaceted risk factors for dengue, this article delves into the impact of pre-existing conditions, age, weight, and travel-related variables, offering insights to help individuals assess and understand their vulnerability to the disease
Real-life dengue patient stories

  • 17-year-old Francisco didn’t appreciate how serious dengue symptoms could be

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  • ‘I missed out on being a teenager’: Natacha describes the impact of her dengue symptoms after contracting dengue twice

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  • One family’s second encounter with dengue fever: A mother’s perspective on dengue in children

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  • Mosquitoes around the swimming pool? Natasha’s story

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Dengue in the News

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