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As 2024 comes to a close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year—a 24-fold increase since 2000—making dengue the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue.  A group of organizations, including Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Malaria No More, MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute,Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue's three strategic pillars—Urbanization, Innovation and Advocacy—to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we're making towards tackling this public health threat— more exciting developments to come! 

As 2024 comes to a close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year—a 24-fold increase since 2000—making dengue the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue. A group of organizations, including Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Malaria No More, MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Takeda, Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue's three strategic pillars—Urbanization, Innovation and Advocacy—to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we're making towards tackling this public health threat— more exciting developments to come!

As 2024 comes to a close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year—a 24-fold increase since 2000—making dengue the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue. A group of organizations, including Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Malaria No More, MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Takeda, Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue's three strategic pillars—Urbanization, Innovation and Advocacy—to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we're making towards tackling this public health threat— more exciting developments to come!

As 2024 comes to a close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year—a 24-fold increase since 2000—making dengue the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue. A group of organizations, including Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Malaria No More, MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Takeda, Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue's three strategic pillars—Urbanization, Innovation and Advocacy—to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we're making towards tackling this public health threat— more exciting developments to come!

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As 2024 comes to a close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year—a 24-fold increase since 2000—making dengue the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue. A group of organizations, including Takeda, Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Malaria No More, MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue's three strategic pillars—Urbanization, Innovation and Advocacy—to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we're making towards tackling this public health threat— more exciting developments to come!

As 2024 comes to close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year - a 24-fold increase since 2020 - making dengue the worlds fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs, and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue. A group of organisations, including Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Malaria No More, MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Takeda, Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue’s three strategic pillars - Urbanisation, Innovation and Advocacy - to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we’re making towards tackling this public health threat - more exciting developments to come.

As 2024 comes to a close, officially reported #dengue cases are set to surpass all previous records. There have been over 12 million cases worldwide this year—a 24-fold increase since 2000—making dengue the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease, now exacerbated by #climatechange. A year ago, at #COP28 in Dubai, with the world’s attention firmly on the accelerating impact of climate on health, nearly 30 global stakeholders came together to begin a transformative journey towards helping to reduce the burden of dengue. Now, we celebrate the anniversary of this meeting and the conception of the Collective Action on Dengue initiative, a unique collaboration that brings together experts from academia, industry, foundations, NGOs and more, dedicated to tackling the rising impact of dengue. A group of organizations, including Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) Group, Duke-NUS Medical School, FIND, International Society For Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD), International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), MSD, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Takeda, Vista Health Pte Ltd and World Mosquito Program (WMP) are working together to advance this initiative, laser focused on the Collective Action on Dengue's three strategic pillars—Urbanization, Innovation and Advocacy—to engage communities and contribute to building resilience against the spread of dengue. Keep an eye out for updates on the strides we're making towards tackling this public health threat— more exciting developments to come!

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🌟 Throwback to the Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases 🌟 Reflecting on an incredible event that brought together global health leaders to combat some of the world's most persistent health challenges. The Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) was a landmark event, marking significant strides towards eradicating these diseases. Hosted at the stunning Kigali Convention Centre, the summit saw vibrant discussions, inspiring speeches, and groundbreaking commitments from international leaders and organisations. It was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we unite for a common cause. Key Highlights: - 🗣️ Engaging keynote speeches from world health leaders. - 🌍 Collaborative sessions focused on innovative solutions and partnerships. - 📊 Unveiling of new research and data on malaria and NTDs. - 🤝 Commitments from governments and organisations to fund and support eradication efforts. We’re proud to have been a part of this monumental event, which truly embodies our mission to create impactful and meaningful experiences. Kudos to everyone who made this summit a resounding success! #KigaliSummit #GlobalHealth #HealthcareLeadership