African Institute for Research in Infectious Diseases
World Dengue Day 2026: Raising Awareness and Strengthening Dengue Prevention Efforts
On World Dengue Day 2026, AIRID joins the global community in raising awareness about dengue, a rapidly growing mosquito-borne disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Through research, surveillance, innovation, and community engagement, AIRID contributes to strengthening prevention and control strategies to protect communities against vector-borne diseases.
World Dengue Day 2026: Raising Awareness and Strengthening Dengue Prevention Efforts
Today, on World Dengue Day, we join the global community in raising awareness about dengue, one of the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases.
Dengue continues to pose a significant public health challenge across many tropical and subtropical regions, affecting millions of people each year. With increasing urbanization, climate change, and the expansion of mosquito habitats, the need for effective prevention and control measures has never been greater.
At AIRID, we are committed to advancing research that strengthens the prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases. Through scientific innovation, surveillance, capacity strengthening, and partnerships, we contribute to generating the evidence needed to protect communities from vector-borne threats.
✅ Protect yourself from mosquito bites
✅ Support community-led vector control efforts
✅ Promote awareness and early healthcare seeking
Together, we can reduce the burden of dengue and build healthier, more resilient communities.
Advancing scientific research.
Building healthier communities across Africa.