Fighting Dengue Together, From Malaysia to the Region A major new collab is here to change the game in dengue prevention. On ASEAN Dengue Day, the “United Against Dengue” (UAD) initiative officially launched to rally communities across Asia. Spearheaded by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Takeda , this powerful campaign backs the WHO and ASEAN goal to eliminate preventable dengue deaths by 2030 . With dengue cases on the rise due to urban living, climate shifts, and fast-growing populations, the UAD initiative hits at just the right time and Malaysia is right in the heart of it. 🧠 What’s UAD All About? United Against Dengue goes beyond awareness. It’s a multi year mission built around three big pillars: 1. Educate Community-led dengue awareness campaigns Volunteer training using the ECV toolkit Hygiene and early preparedness programs Better surveillance and early response protocols 2. Advocate Engaging policymakers and medic...
