Dengue Fever: At Least 5 Million Cases and 5,500 Deaths in Horror Year

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In 2023, dengue fever caused over 5 million cases and at least 5,500 deaths across 20 countries. Bangladesh, Peru, and Burkina Faso were hit hardest. The rise in cases is linked to climate change and extreme weather events like El Niño. Children are especially vulnerable to the disease. Save the Children urges world leaders at COP28 to fight climate change by increasing support for affected families and limiting global temperature rise. They also call for better local plans to control mosquitoes and treat dengue effectively while recognizing children as key agents of change in this effort.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Death; Dengue; Dengue Virus; Disease Outbreaks; Epidemiology; Mosquito Control; Climate Change; Public Health Surveillance

Institutions: Save the Children

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