- The 6th Asian Dengue Conference kicked off on 15 June, the same day as Dengue Day.
- The ASEAN region is facing an increasing rate of dengue infection. and is at the center of the outbreak
With over 390 million cases of dengue virus annually, dengue remains one of the most susceptible and common mosquito-borne diseases. [1] Between 2015 and 2019, the ASEAN region saw a 46% increase in the dengue infection rate, with the highest prevalence in Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. [2]
in order to solve this epidemic. More than 450 dengue experts from 23 countries, including healthcare professionals, researchers, public health leaders and policy makers, gathered at the 6th Asian Dengue Conference to exchange views, advances and discuss solutions. various in the prevention and control of dengue fever
Under the concept of “Roadmap to Zero Dengue Death”, the conference will be held from 15 – 16 June 2023 at the Montien Hotel, Surawongse, Bangkok, organized by Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) in collaboration with the Tropical Disease Research Cluster. Chulalongkorn University; Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society; Faculty of Tropical Medicine Mahidol University; Ministry of Public Health; Global Dengue and Aedes Transmitted Diseases Consortium (GDAC); Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network (SEAMEO TROPMED); Foundation Merieux (FMx) and the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD).
Experts will discuss issues such as dengue management. and presenting guidelines to help make prevention and control more effective This conference was honored by Dr. Tares Krassaniyawiwong, M.D. Director General Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health in opening remarks at the meeting
Prof. Usa Tisayakorn, ADVA Steering Committee, Chairperson of the 6th Asia Dengue Summit and Executive Director Tropical Disease Research Cluster Chulalongkorn University said, “Dengue fever is a public health problem that everyone must participate in solving and pay more attention. Although it is a disease that has been around for a long time. But dengue fever is still a disease that affects all population groups. all ages around the world and affects the economy and society in many ways country as well.”
“To achieve the World Health Organization goal of ending dengue deaths by 2030, multi-sectoral collaboration is essential to help us reach this goal.”
world dengue day
In 2021, ISNTD and ADVA jointly declared World Dengue Day to increase global awareness. It is a milestone in sharing information on prevention and control guidelines. And prepare the world community to be ready to deal with the outbreak of dengue fever. In order to end the mortality rate from dengue fever and effectively manage the disease, Cooperation from all sectors is therefore key. By establishing this World Dengue Day, the government wants public and private academy and all citizens Let’s work together and hurry up to end the outbreak of dengue fever as soon as possible.
Kamran Rafiq, director and co-founder of ISNTD, and secretary and co-founder of the International Dengue Day Campaign and Competition, said: “In order to effectively resolve the dengue crisis The exchange of methods, resources and decision-making information is essential to help us better prevent and control disease.”
“World Dengue Day” Developed from ASEAN Dengue Day since 2021, it emphasizes that tackling dengue is a shared responsibility. And it has to be done in a comprehensive and all-round way. Both in terms of disease control and vaccine development and research to achieve sustainable results.”
A new generation of power in pushing forward the prevention and control of dengue fever.
ADVA’s success as a frontline advocate for dengue prevention and control depends on inspiring young people to share the same priorities, thereby making ending dengue more likely. With a commitment to working with vaccine development and research stakeholders for better disease control at the national level, we can therefore pass on situational understanding tools and knowledge in areas such as genomics. rags Artificial intelligence (machine learning) and research methods for the new generation to take over in the prevention and control of dengue fever.
In this regard, ADVA is focused on paving the way for potential healthcare professionals and researchers to develop their potential and capabilities. To be able to step up as a leader in pushing forward the prevention and control of dengue fever.
About ADVA
The Asia Dengue Voice & Action Group (ADVA) is a scientific advocacy group on vaccine development and research in Asia. It uses information distribution methods and provides advice on developing strategies for dengue vaccine deployment in Asia.
ADVA was established in 2013 with the intention of providing advice on the prevention and control of dengue in areas such as improving disease control. laboratory research experiments to confirm the disease development and vaccination
ADVA promotes cooperation in various forms. to bring information from disease control and other information It is important for the prevention and control of the disease to ensure that the use of the vaccine will help to effectively prevent dengue fever.
ADVA advises how scientific research findings related to vaccines are communicated to policy makers, the public and healthcare professionals to drive policy change.
Reference information:
[1] WHO, Dengue and Severe Dengue https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue
[2] WHO, Dengue in Southeast Asia https://www.who.int/southeastasia/health-topics/dengue-and-severe-dengue