Is Southeast Asia losing the battle against dengue?

To tackle dengue, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have unleashed special mosquitoes injected with bacteria. However, cases are still on the rise.

As of 23 March 2024, Singapore has recorded a total of 4,817 dengue cases for the year. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the number of dengue-related deaths in 2023 reached 100, almost twice the figure from 2022.

Hear from Professor Hsu Li Yang and Assistant Professor Borame Dickens as they share their insights on the evolving dengue situation in Singapore and delve into innovative strategies to combat its spread.

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