Global Strategy for dengue prevention and control, 2012–2020

Overview

Epidemics of dengue result in human suffering, strained health services and massive economic losses. In some countries, the burden of dengue is comparable to that of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases with high disease burdens; unexpected surges in cases and the challenge to health systems of triaging thousands of cases without knowing which severe cases will require hospital care are additional challenges. There has not, however, been concerted action against dengue, and the 1995 WHO strategy warrants revision in the light of new advances. This Global strategy for dengue prevention and control, 2012–2020 aims to address this need.