WHO launches plan to rein in 'alarming' dengue spread

"The rapid spread of dengue and other arboviral diseases in recent years is an alarming trend that demands a coordinated response across sectors and across borders," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement.

Commitment Makers participate in the session "Leaders Stage: Creating Stories For a Better Tomorrow" onstage during Day 2 of the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting at New York Hilton Midtown on September 24, 2024, in New York City. (Credit: AFP)