Kolkata, Nov. 15 -- The rapid spread of dengue and continued dengue outbreak
of epidemic potential since the beginning of 2019 show that sustained prevention
and control measures should be supported by robust surveillance.
The Global Burden of Disease study reported that dengue is increasing at a higher
rate than any other communicable disease, with a 400 per cent increase in just 13
years (2000-2013).
"Dengue continues to be neglected, with a lack of resources at country level and
declining research funds in recent years", said Dr Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela, Director,
WHO Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
"We need to turn the tide and refocus efforts on building country capacity and
working across sectors usi...