Dengue case management for primary health care and home-based care: Booklet for health professionals and health-care workers

Overview

The Dengue Case Management for Primary Health Care and Home-Based Care booklet, developed by the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office, is a comprehensive resource designed to strengthen frontline health-care response to dengue. It outlines the natural course of dengue illness, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based management protocols for both primary health-care settings and home-based care. With a focus on early recognition, appropriate fluid management, and timely referrals, the booklet empowers health-care workers to deliver effective, life-saving care in resource-limited environments. It also includes practical tools such as monitoring charts and outbreak response strategies to enhance preparedness and response during dengue surges.