One World Against Dengue

[00:00:00]Dengue is no longer a sporadic threat confined to the tropics.

[00:00:06]It is the mosquito-borne virus with the highest epidemic and pandemic potential.

[00:00:13]Today, more than half the world's population, 5.6 billion people, live in areas at risk.

[00:00:23]Outbreaks are increasing in frequency, scale, and geographic reach driven by urbanization, climate change, population movement, and fragile health systems.

[00:00:37]The cost of inaction is measured not only in lives, but in economic disruption and overstretched health systems.

[00:00:48]Reversing this trend demands urgent and coordinated action.

[00:00:54]We must move from reactive responses to proactive prevention and integrated strategies.

[00:01:02]That means stronger surveillance for early detection.

[00:01:07]It means investing in innovative vector control strategies.

[00:01:12]And it means equitable access to vaccines and care.

[00:01:19]No country can tackle dengue alone.

[00:01:25]We need a stronger global and regional collaboration, better data sharing, and sustained financing.

[00:01:36]WHO is committed to supporting countries with guidance, surveillance, and partner coordination.

[00:01:44]But, what is needed now is political leadership and collective commitment to scale up action and protect the most vulnerable.