Topic: Climate and environmental factors

Brazil which already held the record for the highest number of dengue cases in the world in 2023, experienced one of its worst ever dengue outbreaks a year later, in 2024. Could this unprecedented surge signal a new, more challenging phase in the global fight against dengue?

Dengue cases have been reaching record levels in France recently. Could the Paris 2024 Olympics become a breeding ground and ‘super-spreader’ event for a dengue outbreak?

See how Peru declared a state of emergency during its 2023 dengue outbreak which occurred during a time of political instability.

Learn how Jamaica experienced, and responded to, its 2023 dengue outbreak which followed a record-breaking summer.

Find out about Bangladesh’s worst ever dengue outbreak including what caused it and its impact on patients and the healthcare system.

Find out what dengue outbreaks are, as well as the personal, medical, social, financial, and political problems that they can cause.

Investigate the alarming correlation between urbanization and the escalating spread of dengue, including how Aedes mosquitoes have adapted to thrive in urban environments and the subsequent impact on dengue cases.

Explore the dangerous intersection of climate change and the expanding reach of dengue fever, as rising temperatures, increased rainfall, and higher humidity create optimal conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Uncover the persistent threat of dengue across seasons, exploring the impact of climate on mosquito numbers and infection risks worldwide.

This article equips adventurers with insights into the rising global threat of dengue, offering guidance on destination risks, climate change implications, understanding personal risk factors, and practical protective measures.