8th Asia Dengue Summit Renews Call to Achieve Zero Dengue Deaths, with a Record 14 million Global Cases Reported in 2024
Jun 16, 2025
Manila [Philippines], June 16: As dengue cases in 2024 double to over 14 million globally, with Asia accounting for 70% of the global burden in 2024[1], the Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) Group reinforces the call for stronger policies to strengthen dengue resilience at the 8th Asia Dengue Summit held at the Crowne Plaza Galeria Manila. Themed Toward Zero Dengue Deaths: Science, Strategy, and Solidarity, the summit held from 15 to 18 June 2025 convened over 600 participants from 22 countries, including dengue experts, global health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates. Health leaders, researchers, and advocates unite to advance efforts against dengue through innovation, prevention, and cross-sector collaboration.