By Neelika Malavige, Head of Dengue Global Programme and Scientific Affairs, DNDi
Dengue, a rapidly spreading disease fuelled by climate change and rapid urbanisation, has evolved into a global health crisis.
In recent months, unprecedented outbreaks have occurred in countries from Latin America to Southeast Asia, with new outbreaks reported for the first time in European countries such as Spain and France. Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ethiopia and Sri Lanka are reporting record numbers of cases.