denguediaries

Twice dengue survivor & curious about mosquitos and climate-sensitive diseases

[Yoke Ling @YokeLing15]

I addressed the #UNGA on behalf of @3rdworldnetwork
& Civil Society to mark 40 years of the Declaration on the Right to Development.Decades of work prove this is an inalienable human right. Realizing it requires a complete restructuring of global economic & trade systems

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

For the first time, dengue mosquitoes have been found breeding in London.
As our climate warms, invasive mosquitoes are increasingly being detected in new areas. But despite this growing global threat, there is still no treatment for dengue.
@BBCNews: https://t.co/7nqIdJWSbL

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London https://t.co/hyCychRsui

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London https://t.co/XwRz970Gmh

[Reuters @Reuters]

Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strain https://t.co/WWrDg9HBJZ https://t.co/WWrDg9HBJZ

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

The bad news: a tropical mosquito known to transmit viruses like Zika, dengue and chikungunya has been found breeding in east London for the first time.

The good news: the immediate risk of catching one of these viruses in London is still very low.

Here’s how climate change may be weakening Britain’s defences against mosquito-borne disease: https://t.co/SD7O58lpC2 via @ConversationUK.

[ThePrintIndia @ThePrintIndia]

‘No vaccine guarantees 100% protection.’ Takeda’s Peter Streibl says QDENGA showed more than 80% efficacy against dengue-related hospitalisation & more than 60% against severe dengue. @RichhariyaSneha speaks to him about what it could mean for India:

https://t.co/kyYaSRv9Oz

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

Kenya is experiencing an upsurge in #dengue fever, with cases now spreading to the coastal region.

But there is no treatment for dengue.

👉 Use mosquito repellent
👉 Cover up, especially during the day
👉 Remove stagnant water
👉 Seek care early if you experience symptoms

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

New in @JAMANetworkOpen: Phase 2 results for Dengue-mAb show the first proof of concept for an antiviral as a treatment for confirmed dengue patients seeking medical care. At 5–7mg/kg, it rapidly cut viremia and fever, with no related serious AEs.
https://t.co/oJZ5YaE1ZT
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[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

Dengue once arrived (and left) with India’s monsoon. Now health workers in Delhi say there is barely an off season, as warmer temperatures and changing rainfall patterns allow virus-carrying mosquitoes to breed and spread disease year-round. 🧵

[South China Morning Post @SCMPNews]

Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade https://t.co/sZjCP4wxnX

[Dr Rajni Kant @DoctorRajnikant]

Dengue is the fastest emerging VBD.Climate change & human behavior are making it more complicated. DGCI has given approval to 1st dengue vaccine QDENGA of Takeda. May be available by next year. We need new therapeutics & vaccines for dengue. @ICMRDELHI @DNDi @ghs @DeptHealthRes

[Nikkei Asia @NikkeiAsia]

India approves its first dengue vaccine, from Japan's Takeda https://t.co/S4nW4ymwp9

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative @DNDi]

We're pleased to announce that we have signed a licensing agreement with the @SerumInstIndia to support the development of what could become the world's first specific treatment for dengue.

Read the press release: https://t.co/PK3rudTtny

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

As climate change expands #dengue risk, data and innovation can help communities stay ahead of outbreaks.
In Bangladesh, @UNDP_BD is supporting a real-time dashboard that uses predictive analytics to strengthen dengue surveillance and response.
#WorldDengueDay

[Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases @CombatNTDs]

Climate change, urbanization, and travel are accelerating the spread of #Dengue. Children, the elderly, and those with health conditions face the highest risk. This #WorldDengueDay, we must unite to protect communities everywhere from this growing threat. #BeatNTDs

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

At 10 years old, Aisake Junior thought he was going to die of #dengue. His father took him to the hospital and followed public health advice.

This happened during last year’s dengue outbreak in Tonga – the worst in 10 years – with over 900 cases and 3 dengue-related deaths.

#DidYouKnow: With dengue, the initial fever can subside in the first 2-3 days, giving a false sense of hope.

➡️ It’s important to look out for signs of severe dengue, including abdominal pain or bleeding in the mouth and nose. If these happen, it's critical to seek health care quickly.

[Molly Jagpal @MollyJagpal]

Spent years at @DNDi watching funders pass on #dengue because it doesn't kill the way it scares. Now Malaysia is joining Phase III trials for a treatment developed by @SerumInstIndia, running across Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil. Global south story start to finish.
#globalsouth

[denguediaries @denguediaries]

@AmitiSen @businessline Big Pharma and tech lobbies will likely use this lapse to "warn" governments against implementing new public health or digital tax policies, citing the now-active threat of WTO litigation.

[denguediaries @denguediaries]

@JulianVenturaV Big Pharma and tech lobbies will likely use this lapse to "warn" governments against implementing new public health or digital tax policies, citing the now-active threat of WTO litigation.