AKP Phnom Penh, 16 June, 2026--
Six regional groups have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Singapore to deepen cooperation on dengue prevention and control, amid rising cases linked to climate change and rapid urbanization.

The Asia Dengue Voice and Action Group (ADVA) said in a statement on Monday that the signatories include ADVA, the Philippines Empowering Networks to Defeat Dengue Coalition, Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, Indonesia's Kobar Lawan Dengue, the Singapore Dengue Alliance and the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases.

The agreement establishes a regional framework for ongoing collaboration among advocacy groups, community organizations and public health stakeholders, the statement said.

Under the MoU, participating organizations will explore joint publications, policy recommendations, regional awareness campaigns, educational resources and digital platforms to improve knowledge sharing and response coordination.

AKP-Xinhua