Overview
Dengue is fast emerging as a significant public health challenge in all Member
States of the WHO South-East Asia Region except the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea. Epidemiological transition has been observed with loss of
cyclical patterns and reduction in the gap between outbreak years. Prevention
and control of arbovirus diseases has been challenging during the COVID-19
pandemic. The Region constituted a Regional Technical Advisory Group on
dengue and other arboviruses to review the regional situation and advise WHO
on case management.
The Group met virtually in October 2021 to review the emerging scenario of
dengue in the Region and propose appropriate mechanisms for prevention and
control. It recommended standardized training packages and the strengthening
of entomological capacity for surveillance, prevention and clinical management
of dengue and other arboviral diseases. This report highlights the meeting
proceedings and recommendations.
