As we enter 2026, concerns about a potential new wave of dengue outbreaks are mounting worldwide. The data from 2025 serves as a stark warning: turning the calendar does not end the dengue threat, which continues to demand constant global vigilance. In 2025, more than 4 million cases were reported across 101 countries , according to the World Health Organization. With 3.6 billion people living in at-risk areas, dengue remains one of the fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseas

Much is said about how to avoid dengue, but misconceptions still create a false sense of security. In reality, these beliefs often fail to provide real protection. Below, we debunk some of the most common myths and reinforce what truly matters. Myth 1: “Dengue only occurs where there’s trash, debris, or sewage.” Why it’s a myth: The main factor isn’t garbage—it’s standing water, even in small amounts. Aedes aegypti thrives in plant saucers, bottle caps, gutters, vases, and

Chikungunya is often perceived as a disease marked by fever and severe joint pain. But recent scientific findings reveal that this virus can act in far more complex and dangerous ways than previously imagined, posing a global health concern that demands attention. Researchers have discovered that chikungunya can exploit the body’s own immune cells as a “Trojan horse” to cross protective barriers and reach the brain. By infecting monocytes—key defense cells—the virus uses infl

Detecting dengue-infected mosquitoes usually means capturing them and running lab tests—a slow, resource-heavy process that doesn’t reflect what’s happening in real time out in the environment. But new research from CSIRO Health & Biosecurity and Deakin University suggests there may be another way to spot infected mosquitoes: by simply watching how they fly. Using infrared cameras, researchers recorded the 3D movements of Aedes aegypti , the primary dengue vector. They then t