The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global initiative to address the growing concern of dengue and other arboviral diseases, which have affected millions worldwide and pose a risk to billions more. The WHO Director-General emphasized the urgency of a coordinated strategy to protect vulnerable populations and ensure a healthier future.
The World Health Organization has launched a global initiative to combat the rising threat of dengue and other arboviral diseases, which have affected millions globally and put billions more at risk.
“Dengue has emerged as the most pressing arbovirus disease,” Dr. Tedros stated. The number of dengue cases has nearly doubled yearly since 2021, with over 12.3 million cases recorded by the end of August 2024, resulting in more than 6,000 deaths. Arboviruses are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes, ticks, and other arthropods. Diseases like Zika, chikungunya, and the more recent Oropouche virus are also spreading at a concerning rate, particularly in the Americas.
The WHO’s latest data shows that although the majority of dengue cases this year occurred in the Americas, Africa is also increasingly affected, with over 15,000 cases reported across 13 countries. Both dengue and chikungunya, spread by mosquitoes, can cause severe illness, with severe dengue cases proving fatal in some instances. Chikungunya, reported in 118 countries, is particularly rampant in Brazil.
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