Virtual Meeting of Regional Technical Advisory Group for dengue and other arbovirus diseases, New Delhi, India, 4-6 October 2021

Overview

Dengue is fast emerging as a significant public health challenge in all Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region except the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Epidemiological transition has been observed with loss of cyclical patterns and reduction in the gap between outbreak years. Prevention and control of arbovirus diseases has been challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Region constituted a Regional Technical Advisory Group on dengue and other arboviruses to review the regional situation and advise WHO on case management.

The Group met virtually in October 2021 to review the emerging scenario of dengue in the Region and propose appropriate mechanisms for prevention and control. It recommended standardized training packages and the strengthening of entomological capacity for surveillance, prevention and clinical management of dengue and other arboviral diseases. This report highlights the meeting proceedings and recommendations.