Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA)

DengCast

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DengCast is a community outreach initiative created by the Asia Dengue Voice and Action Group (ADVA). These podcasts aim to raise awareness and foster dialogue around the prevention and control of diseases caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The inception of DengCast can be traced back to the 5th Asia Dengue Summit in 2022. During this Summit, the ADVA Task Force Working Group meeting brought together stakeholders from private, public, and not-for-profit organisations. This collaborative effort identified key priorities and gaps that need to be addressed to effectively combat the spread of d...

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DengChamps: Jayne Toulson Burke 06.10.2025 1:16:22

In this special international episode, host Dafydd Green explores dengue advocacy through a deeply personal lens. Joining us is Dr. Agnelo Fernandes MBE FRCGP, a GP with 38 years of medical experience in multicultural South London, and Jayne Toulson Burke from Greater Manchester - a mother whose son Bob's story became a powerful catalyst for dengue awareness. Jayne, a teaching assistant and mother...

DengChamps: Marianne Comparet, Director of the International Society of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) 15.09.2025 1:14:07

What does it take to build a global movement around diseases most people have never heard of — and why does it matter more than ever today? In this episode, we talk to the co-founder of the International Society of Neglected Tropical Diseases — and trust us, it’s anything but a neglected conversation. Highlights: •⁠ ⁠What inspired the creation of the International Society of Neglected Tropical Dis...

DengCast: Episode 02 - The ADVA Junior Achievement Dengue Slayers Challenge 30.11.2024 53:46

In this episode, we dive into the innovative solutions crafted by young minds to combat dengue in the inaugural ADVA Junior Achievement Dengue Slayers Challenge 2024. Discover their creative strategies, community impact, and how they’re hoping to shape a healthier, mosquito-free future. Together, let’s celebrate the next generation of changemakers! Introduction 00:00:54 Francis Kwong, ADVA 00:04:4...

DengCast: Episode 01 - Asia Dengue Summit 2024 13.09.2024 1:25:58

Join leading researchers, policy makers, and other experts as they dive deep into the insights from the 7th Asia Dengue Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, exploring the evolving landscape of dengue and its global impact in the first-ever full-length podcast dedicated to this critical topic. Introductions 00:00:01 Dr. Francis Kwong, Secretariat, Asia Dengue Summit and Asia Voice & Dengue (ADVA) 00:00...

DengCast Trailer 14.06.2024 2:02

A trailer for our upcoming DengCast - the world's first podcast series focused on dengue and aedes mosquitoes.