Proceedings of the 6th Asia Dengue Summit, June 2023

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Tropical Medicine
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Dengue poses a growing global health threat due to antigenic evolution.
• Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation hinder effective dengue control efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To convene experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for achieving zero dengue deaths.
• To address challenges in dengue control, including antigenic evolution and public perception of vaccines.

Main Methods:

• The 6th Asia Dengue Summit (ADS) brought together over 451 delegates from 24 countries.
• Discussions included 10 symposiums led by 51 speakers from academia, research, and public health organizations.

Main Results:

• Highlighted the increasing threat of dengue and its evolving strains.
• Emphasized the critical need to combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
• Focused on advancing dengue control policies, diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.

Conclusions:

• Urgent, collaborative action is required to implement effective dengue control strategies.
• Community involvement and addressing misinformation are crucial for reducing dengue mortality.