摘要
Taiwan CDC hosted an APEC-funded conference on April 22-23, 2025, bringing together international dengue experts to address prevention challenges in the post-COVID-19 era. The conference focused on innovative technologies, vector surveillance, and vaccine development against the backdrop of 2024’s record dengue outbreak with over 14 million cases worldwide.
詳細內容
Conference Overview
Taiwan CDC organized an APEC-funded conference on April 22-23 titled “Dengue Prevention and Control in the Post-COVID-19 Era: New Challenges and Role of Innovative Technology.” The event brought together international dengue experts to strengthen regional prevention strategies.
Context for the Conference
Dengue activity surged significantly in 2024. According to the announcement, “the number of dengue cases reached a record high, with a cumulative total of over 14 million reported infections and more than 10,000 related deaths worldwide.” Contributing factors included lifted border restrictions and climate change impacts.
Participants
High-level attendees included Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare, Taiwan CDC Director-General, Tainan City Mayor, and experts from multiple countries: the United States, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, and Vietnam. Academic and industry representatives also participated.
Key Discussion Topics
The conference addressed:
- National dengue preparedness and response policies
- Vector surveillance and control methods
- Dengue vaccine development
- Innovative technology applications for vector monitoring
Community Engagement Initiative
Taiwan CDC partnered with Tainan City Government to organize a field visit demonstrating practical dengue prevention through community-based mosquito breeding site elimination and environmental management improvements.
相關疾病
- Dengue fever
- Mosquito-borne diseases
影響地區
- Taiwan (host country, Tainan City field visit)
- APEC economies
- Global (14M+ cases in 2024)
- Participating countries: United States, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam
萃取時間: 2026-02-08T19:00:00Z 資料來源: 衛生福利部疾病管制署