Current Context : World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses.
Aim : to reduce the disease burden, suffering, and deaths from dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and other Aedes-borne arboviruses.
Implementation: The plan will run until September 2025 and requires USD 55 million for health preparedness and response efforts.
FIVE KEY COMPONENTS:
Global Impact of disease: 4 billion people are at risk from dengue and Aedes-borne diseases, which could rise to 5 billion by 2050.
Surging Cases: Dengue cases have doubled annually since 2021, with 12.3 million cases reported by mid-2024
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