The global threat of dengue and Aedes-borne diseases

Date:

10 February 2026, Tuesday

Time:

13:30 Yangon

14:00 Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane

15:00 Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore

16:00 Dili, Jayapura

Abstract:

The global threat posed by dengue and other arboviruses is intensifying due to rising incidence, expanding geographic spread, and escalating public health impact. Transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, dengue has shown a notable expansion in recent years, with spread beyond urban centers into rural areas. Rapid urbanization, population growth, and increased travel have created favorable conditions for Aedes mosquito breeding, leading to higher transmission rates and expansion into previously unaffected regions. In addition, altered climate conditions can influence viral replication within mosquitoes and affect virus–mosquito–host interactions, potentially increasing transmission and disease severity. The session will be moderated by Prof. Leo Yee-Sin from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS.

Speaker:

Dr. Raman Velayudhan
Unit Head, Veterinary Public Health, Vector Control and Environment (VVE), Global Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme
World Health Organization, Geneva

Hosted by:

Prof. Leo Yee Sin
Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
National University of Singapore