World Dengue Day, observed on June 15, aims to raise awareness about dengue, a rapidly spreading tropical disease affecting over half of the global population. Dengue, transmitted through infected mosquitoes, leads to around 100–400 million infections annually, particularly in urban areas of tropical and sub-tropical climates. The World Health Organization (WHO) collaborates with countries to strengthen surveillance, provide guidance on prevention and management, and develop new tools to combat dengue. Looking ahead, the flagship event for World Dengue Day 2026 will be held in Singapore alongside the 9th Asia Dengue Summit.
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