Learn more about dengue

Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease in the world, with 30 times as many cases seen today compared to 50 years ago.

Dengue cases are increasing because of human activity.  

Dengue can affect millions of people around the world every year and cases are increasing dramatically.

Population growth, urbanization, increased travel, climate change, and failing control measures can all cause the dengue virus to spread.

Infection rates are on the rise

About half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue infection.

There are four types of dengue virus 

The World Health Organization estimates that 3.9 billion people are at risk of catching dengue, globally. That’s 50% of the world’s population.