Global burden of dengue

Explore the global impact of dengue fever, which can affect (when people get infected) over half of the world's population. While the majority of individuals will be asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms, some occasionally develop life-threatening symptoms leading to a significant number of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths annually. Discover the challenges in diagnosis, the increasing prevalence due to factors like air travel and urbanization, and the imperative for comprehensive interventions including mosquito control, public education, and vaccine development to mitigate its potential burden on health systems during outbreaks.
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It’s time to talk about dengue
With dengue cases rising and no specific cure available, prevention is key1,2
Learn how to help protect yourself from mosquito bites and from dengue.
Contact your local health expert to talk about how to help prevent dengue.


- World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue. Accessed February 2024.
- World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2023-DON498#. Accessed February 2024.
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