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2025環法自由車賽：Pogacar 6年內奪第4冠，奧運雙金得主Evenepoel退賽稱「感到疲憊是可以的」 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網
2025年環法自由車賽於昨（27）日落幕，第21站由沃特・范・阿爾特（Wout van Aert）獲勝擊敗強敵，在主將喬納斯・溫格高（Jonas Vingegaard）身陷苦戰之際為車隊畫下完美句點。而冠軍塔德伊・波加薩爾（Tadej Pogačar）不僅在6年間4度奪下冠軍，本屆更是同時穿上象徵登山點積分王的「紅點衫」。2025環法有哪些值得回顧的亮點，本篇為您整理！ 2025年環法自由車賽（Tour de France）於昨（27）日落幕，總成績排行榜由UAE Emirates-XRG（UAD）車隊的主將塔德伊・波加薩爾（Tadej Pogačar）以4分24秒的差距擊敗TVL的喬納斯・溫格高（Jonas Vingegaard）奪得冠軍，是其自2020年來首次參賽後的第6次冠軍。 為期23天的21站賽事中，波加薩爾在第4站奪下職業生涯的第100個勝利後，同天便穿上代表總成績排行榜（G eneral Classification, GC）第1名的黃衫，雖然途中短暫地遭到超越，他仍在本屆環法推進自身擁有黃衫的紀錄達到54天。 而GC榜上最具競爭力的溫格高，雖曾在2022、23年度擊敗Pogacar獲得環法冠軍，但在2024年初的環巴斯克嚴重摔車後，連兩年在環法屈居亞軍。對於如此強勁且難以擊敗的對手，溫格高受訪表示「我感覺比2024年好上許多，Pogacar是最強的車手，他值得這個勝利。有時，你必須接受」。 出人意料的Alpecin車隊：短暫的黃衫與驚人的表現 以賈斯珀·菲利普森（Jasper Philipsen）極具特色和爭議的衝刺能力和「單日賽王者」馬修·范德普爾（Mathieu van der Poel）著名的歐倍青－迪歐尼克車隊（Alpecin-Deceuninck）車隊，在首站激烈的競爭中，擊敗去年的衝刺綠衫得主比尼亞姆·格爾梅（Biniam Girmay）奪下勝利。 首站的單站冠軍，不僅是比利時車手Philipsen在4屆環法以來的個人第10勝，更是穿上生涯首件黃衫。然而，好景不常，Philipsen在第3站便因嚴重摔車導致鎖骨、肋骨骨折，不得不宣布退出比賽。 不過，其出身於自行車世家的隊友范德普爾在首週展現極具競爭力的表現，不僅在第2站接手穿上黃衫，第6站時以一秒之差二度穿上黃衫，更於第9站因隊友Jonas Rickaert一句「想站上頒獎台」而與其一同突圍長達174公里，在主集團強力的追擊下，以50.013公里的時速成為環法史上第二快的一站。 最終，歐倍青－迪歐尼克車隊在本屆環法奪下3個單站勝利，菲利普森與范德普爾分別短暫的穿上黃衫，即使前者因摔車、後者因感冒導致肺炎而最終皆未完賽，兩人仍成功以精彩的表現，展現自身的實力與企圖心。 奧運雙金得主兩度摔車後疲於恢復，「作為普通人是被允許的」 2024年環法獲得最佳年輕車手肯定的雷姆科・埃文內普爾（Remco Evenepoel）在2024年奧運公路、計時賽奪下雙金後，在本屆環法的第5站個人計時賽終以16秒的差距擊敗波加薩爾奪下單站勝利，並在總成績排行榜中保持絕佳的名次。 然而，在2024年底訓練時發生車禍重摔後，身為快布車隊（Soudal–Quick-Step, SOQ）的主將，埃文內普爾被迫盡快恢復訓練以備戰即將展開的賽季。第13站，極大坡度的個人計時賽中埃文內普爾出乎意料的遭到晚兩分鐘出發的溫格高「倒追」，最終以落後2分36秒差距完賽。 第十四站途中，埃文內普爾宣布退出比賽，放棄當時為居GC第三以及最佳年輕車手的榮譽。經過多天沉澱，他在個人社群發文表示近期兩次的意外導致身體並未達到最佳狀態，在拼盡全力後必須做出如此「艱難但正確的決定」。 「感到疲憊是可以的，成為一位普通人是可以的。有時，退一步反而是你能做的最堅強的事。」埃文內普爾聲明中表示。 「單飛」好手班·希利獲敢鬥賞，綠衫、白衫得主首次參賽獲佳績 擅於發動長距離突擊的英孚教育－易郵車隊（EF Eduacation Easypost, EFE）車手，愛爾蘭國家冠軍班·希利（Ben Healy）在第6站最後40公里進攻，一人對抗領先集團的追擊，奪下生涯首座單站冠軍。第10站，希利同樣展現積極的企圖心，於逃脫集團不斷拉開分差，當天GC排名一舉躍升至10名穿上黃衫，最終更奪下本屆「敢鬥賞」。 在衝刺與最佳年輕車手部分，最終皆由首次參賽的車手拿下。代表衝刺積分居冠的綠衫，由 利多－崔克車隊（Lidl–Trek, LTK） 車隊的義大利籍衝刺好手Jonathan Milan拿下，他不僅在第8、第17站奪得單站冠軍，衝刺積分更是自第3站便登上首位。 象徵25歲以下最佳年輕車手的白衫，則在埃文內普爾宣布退出比賽後有重大變化，紅牛－博拉－漢斯格雅車隊（RED BULL - BORA - HANSGROHE, RBH）車隊的德國籍車手弗洛里安·利波維茲（Florian Lipowitz）雖未能取得單站勝利，但自13站後便持續穩坐GC榜上第三位，也使得車隊變換戰術，由35歲老將普里莫茲・羅格里奇（Primoz Roglic）擔任其「護衛」。 溫格高信心喊話「比賽尚未結束」，范・阿爾特為車隊畫下美好句點 2021年是溫格高第一次參加環法自由車賽，當時他以總排第二之姿強勢完賽，至此，他與波加薩爾變包辦了近5屆環法的冠亞軍，即使在2024年初摔車傷及肋骨與肺部後，他仍被視為「唯一」能與波加薩爾抗衡的「外星人」。 然而，在第5站33公里的個人計時賽中，溫格高以落後單站冠軍埃文內普爾1分21秒的成績完賽，與波加薩爾的總成績差距更拉開到1分13秒。賽後，溫格高坦言狀況不佳，並表示是艱難的一天，「我的腿使不上力，沒什麼好說的」，但仍對總冠軍抱有希望。 第一個休息日後的連續大山站與登山個人計時賽，雖然溫格高仍展現極高的水準，甚至在第13站「倒追」奧運雙金得主埃文內普爾，但仍不敵波加薩爾的單站冠軍減秒獎勵、計時賽的分差，以及登山站中一點一滴損失的時間，在第二週結束時的差距來到4分13秒。 賽程進入第三週時，兩人表現並未出現明顯差距，但溫格高的攻擊和TVL車隊的戰術始終無法奏效，未能如願在又長又陡的18、19站扳回戰局。直到最後，溫格高受訪時皆表示「雖然無法搶下秒差，但比賽尚未結束」，對於自己與團隊的能力表示信任與肯定。 最終，溫格高以4分24秒的分差奪下亞軍，未能阻止波加薩爾的二度衛冕。對於一個月後的環西班牙提問，他表示目前相較於去年的狀態好上許多，會在短暫休息後持續備戰。 在最後的第21站，比利時籍隊友沃特・范・阿爾特（Wout van Aert）在最後6.5公里處的石板路上坡發動攻擊，成功甩開波加薩爾，不僅在極具意義的巴黎香榭麗舍大道奪下個人環法的第10次單站勝利，更為TVL車隊畫下本屆環法最好的句點。 波加薩爾獨霸環法，高山站無人能敵 本屆環法不同以往慣例，不僅直到第11天才規劃休息日，第一週的賽事更是以平地衝刺站為主，賽前各界預期總成績排行的黃衫之爭將在入山後展開。出乎意料地，奪冠熱門人選溫格高與波加薩爾在開賽之初便展現極高的企圖心。 第四站波加薩爾在最後衝線階段擊敗范德普爾，不僅奪下本屆環法首勝，更是其生涯第100個單站勝利。第7站波加薩爾同樣在終點前的上坡發動進攻，擊敗溫格高拿下單站冠軍並重新穿回黃衫。 休息日後首座大山的第12站，以及第13站計時賽，波加薩爾仍保持強勁的實力，一舉從溫格高身上搶下2分10秒及36秒的決定性差距。 截至本屆環法結束，他共在GC排行榜中位居首位達到54天，在環法男子自行車史上排行第5。環法單站冠軍方面也進帳4座來到20座，更同時穿上代表登山點積分王的紅點衫。 而波加薩爾與溫格高自2020年包辦環法冠亞軍後，奪下總冠軍的比數來到4比2。兩人「統治」自行車界最高層級賽事－環法自由車賽的現象，也引發各界對於車隊資金、資源落差懸殊的討論，在Netflix製作的三季紀錄片中，許多車隊對此表達了看法。 2025最後一場大環賽——環西班牙——將於8月23日至9月14日舉行，奪下環義粉紅衫的TVL車隊是否能再下一城？環法冠軍所在的UAD又會派出哪些精銳選手參賽，又或是劍指9月21日至28日於盧安達首都吉佳利（Kigali）舉行的世錦賽呢？ 另一方面，奪下本屆環法首站冠軍的賈斯珀·菲利普森（Jasper Philipsen），受邀來台參加「環法自行車挑戰賽」（L'Étape du Tour de France），賽事將在10月18日於南投日月潭登場，屆時其恢復狀況如何，備受關注。 資料來源 Official website of Tour de France 2025 延伸閱讀 【加入關鍵評論網會員】每天精彩好文直送你的信箱，每週獨享編輯精選、時事精選、藝文週報等特製電子報。還可留言與作者、記者、編輯討論文章內容。立刻點擊免費加入會員！ 核稿編輯：翁世航
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cities rise in cleanliness rankings, but gaps persist on ground
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh demonstrated notable enhancements in its Swachh Survekshan evaluation from 2023-24 to 2024-25. The assessment covered 383 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), up from 378. The state's national achievements expanded with eight awards in 2025, compared to six in 2023. "Madhya Pradesh's urban bodies have set a remarkable benchmark in the Swachh Survekshan 2024, a feat that resonates with pride across the state," said MP UAD minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya in a social media post. The state witnessed substantial advancement in sanitation, with Water+ certifications increasing from seven in 2023 to 24 in 2025, showing significant improvement in liquid waste and drainage systems. ODF-certified cities increased from 9 to 15, whilst ODF++ certifications experienced a slight reduction from 362 to 339. The Garbage Free City (GFC) classification showed improvement at every level. The number of 7-star rated cities increased from one to three between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, 5-star rated cities grew from one to three. Cities with 3-star ratings increased from 24 to 36, whilst those with minimum 1-star qualification rose from 132 to 161. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo Operational statistics revealed varied results. Door-to-door waste collection decreased from 90.59% in 2023 to 79.7% in 2025, possibly due to altered reporting criteria. However, source segregation increased substantially from 54.1% to 95.4%. Waste processing efficiency also improved significantly, rising from 73.58% to 95.4%. The 2025 statistics indicate enhanced waste management procedures, increased community engagement, and substantial infrastructure development, highlighting continuous improvement in Madhya Pradesh's sanitation standards. The state doubled its presence in elite Green Facility Certification categories, specifically 5-star and 7-star ratings, demonstrating significant improvement. Water+ certifications experienced a threefold increase, indicating enhanced liquid waste and drainage management practices. Source segregation improved dramatically from 54.1% to 95.4%, likely due to effective public campaigns and improved monitoring efforts.
Associated Press
01-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dark Matter Technologies achieves UCDP integration, driving appraisal innovation
- New integration enables appraisal report submission to the GSEs with enhanced data fields, ZIP file support and modernized infrastructure - JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has established an integration with Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®), a single portal jointly maintained by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs). This expansion positions Dark Matter as an early adopter of the technology needed to support the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and Forms Redesign initiative. The new integration enables submission of appraisal report data to the GSEs via UCDP, supporting lenders in the mandate to adopt new appraisal standards and signaling Dark Matter's readiness to meet the new initiative well in advance of lenders' required adoption. Innovations to work with this effort include both the Empower® and the ExchangeSM Network support for a brand-new appraisal report data file, ZIP file submissions, integrating six new data fields to enhance property detail and a streamlined process for extracting PDF and XML files. These capabilities allow Dark Matter to assist lenders in transitioning to new UAD 3.6, simplifying reporting across any residential property type. The new UAD 3.6 is available for GSE-approved lenders during the limited production period, which begins September 8, 2025, and is required for all appraisal reports submitted to UCDP on or after November 2, 2026. 'By proactively adapting to these industry-driven updates, Dark Matter is demonstrating its technological leadership and commitment to driving efficiency in the mortgage ecosystem,' said Stephanie Durflinger, chief product officer at Dark Matter. 'This achievement helps us better serve our lending partners and opens the door to broader capabilities in digital appraisal delivery.' About Dark Matter Technologies: Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers powerful technology with unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders, servicers and companies nationwide. For more information, visit Tags: @dmattertech #fintech #mortgage Logo link for media: NEWS SOURCE: Dark Matter Technologies ### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: (not for publication online or in print) Elizabeth Schroeder Depth for Dark Matter Technologies (209) 774-6555 [email protected] ### Keywords: FinTech, Dark Matter Technologies, fintech, Uniform Collateral Data Portal, mortgage technology, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Dark Matter Technologies) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127317 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
The Print
13-06-2025
- Health
- The Print
Uniting for Impact: 'United Against Dengue' Collaboration Launches to Elevate Education, Advocacy and Support across Asia
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 12: With dengue cases continuing to rise across Asia due to factors such as changing climate conditions, increased urbanization, and population growth, a new regional collaboration has been launched to contribute to ongoing efforts in addressing this growing public health threat. In conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Asia Pacific and Takeda today unveiled 'United Against Dengue' (UAD), a multi-year regional collaboration aimed at strengthening dengue prevention and management across the region. The collaboration aims to enhance community resilience, promote policy advocacy and support. Led by The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Takeda, the regional collaboration is dedicated to supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and ASEAN goal of eliminating preventable dengue deaths by 2030. 'Through UAD, we aim to empower communities across Asia and beyond to take charge of their health and unite against dengue. Our focus is clear – to educate communities, advocate for sustainable dengue prevention measures, and support affected individuals and communities with care and assistance. The collaboration with Takeda reinforces WHO and ASEAN Member States' commitment to combating dengue through sustainable solutions, improving access to preventive health services, education, and healthcare support to reduce its impact on communities,' said Juja Kim, Deputy Regional Director for Asia Pacific, IFRC. 'Joining forces with IFRC, we aim to strengthen the foundation of community resilience by advancing disease literacy, enhancing early action capabilities, and empowering local health systems. UAD is designed to strengthen and complement existing public and community efforts to combat dengue collectively and ensure that communities are better equipped to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to dengue outbreaks,' said Dion Warren, Area Head of India & Southeast Asia (I-SEA), Takeda. 'By collaborating across sectors, including governments, NGOs, medical societies and communities, and leveraging our collective strengths and resources, we can tackle dengue's complex challenges more effectively and achieve greater impact, together. This collaboration is a call to action, underscoring the urgent need for unified, multi-sectoral action.' Strategic focus on Education, Advocacy and Support The collaboration is structured around three strategic pillars: Educate, Advocate, and Support. 1. Educate: Build community resilience and readiness through impactful disease education and early preparedness. Efforts include community awareness campaigns, volunteer training using the Epidemic Control for Volunteers (ECV) toolkit, and hygiene promotion through community engagement. Enhanced surveillance systems and early action protocols will also be introduced to guide community responses and improve outcomes. 2. Advocate: Ensure the sustainability of preventative measures through policy work and stakeholder engagement. This includes working closely with policymakers, medical societies, and community organizations to support the integration of dengue prevention, management and control into national strategies. Regional and national alignment across public health stakeholders is also prioritized to drive unified action and strengthen health system resilience for long-term impact. 3. Support: Provide care and assistance to communities and individuals affected by dengue. These efforts represent the initial focus of UAD and are not exhaustive. Additional efforts will be introduced as UAD continues to respond to evolving community needs and opportunities for greater impact. Kickstarting educational efforts is a partnership with popular comic platform, The Woke Salaryman for the initiative's first regional dengue educational content, a comic that will be translated to multiple languages. Leveraging their unique brand of storytelling, the series brings to light the impact of urbanization on community ties in Asia and beyond. The series not only raises awareness about dengue but also underscores the critical role of community collaboration in disease prevention efforts. Initially released in English, the comic series will be translated into Bahasa Melayu, with additional translations planned for languages beyond the region, including Spanish and French, which will be shared through IFRC's platforms. This strategic initiative aims to broaden the reach and deepen the impact of the UAD campaign, making crucial information accessible to diverse audiences across the region. The burden of dengue continues to rise Driven by climate change and rapid urbanization, dengue has become endemic in over 100 countries, with Asia shouldering approximately 70% of the global disease burden.[i] Thus far, in 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Health's IDENGUE dashboard recorded 14,310 cases with 16 people (as of 24 March 2025) losing their lives from the disease. While current efforts are valuable, a more integrated approach is crucial to achieving the goal of zero preventable dengue deaths by 2030.[ii] 'Everyone has a role to play in the fight against dengue. UAD exemplifies the power of collaboration and community engagement in tackling this significant public health challenge. The WHO commends this creative approach to reaching and educating communities across the region. Together, we believe we can make zero preventable deaths by 2030 in Southeast Asia and beyond possible,' said Dr Deepa Gamage, Public Health Specialist, Disease Control, WHO Representative Office for Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. 'Dengue continues to pose a significant public health threat across Asia and beyond, requiring coordinated, multi-sectoral action at both regional and national levels,' said Prof. Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, Chairman of Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) and Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysiaand Chairman of Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia (DPAM). 'Cross-sector collaboration will continue to be crucial for driving progress and protecting vulnerable populations from dengue. UAD collaboration reflects a clear intent to catalyse collaborative efforts to drive progress in dengue prevention and management.' Complementing existing public health efforts Aimed to enhance dengue awareness and bolster protection efforts, the UAD collaboration empowers communities to combat dengue through a multi-pronged approach: disease education, early action protocols, targeted public awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and support for affected individuals and communities. The initiative will be rolled out across Asia and beyond. Additional regional and local programs will be launched to further drive collective action, enhance dengue awareness, and support dengue prevention efforts. More information about the UAD collaboration can be found here: About United Against Dengue (UAD) The UAD collaboration is led by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) APAC and Takeda with a focus on protecting communities from the escalating threat of dengue fever through strengthening community resilience and working toward sustainable, long-term solutions. The collaboration leverages IFRC's community reach and Takeda's healthcare expertise to empower communities in Asia and beyond with the necessary knowledge and resources to strengthen dengue education and prevention. Structured around three strategic pillars: Educate, Advocate, and Support, UAD strengthens community resilience by educating on disease prevention, advocating for sustainable policies, and supporting afflicted patients and communities. For more information about the UAD collaboration, please visit Media contact: For inquiries, please contact the United Against Dengue Secretariat at unitedagainstdengue@ [i] World Health Organization. Dengue and severe dengue. Available at Accessed: June 2025 [ii] World Health Organization, Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals, 2021. Available at: Accessed: March 2025. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PRNewswire. 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Korea Herald
12-06-2025
- Health
- Korea Herald
Uniting for Impact: "United Against Dengue" Collaboration Launches to Elevate Education, Advocacy and Support across Asia
Led by The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Takeda, the regional collaboration is dedicated to supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and ASEAN goal of eliminating preventable dengue deaths by 2030. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With dengue cases continuing to rise across Asia due to factors such as changing climate conditions, increased urbanization, and population growth, a new regional collaboration has been launched to contribute to ongoing efforts in addressing this growing public health threat. In conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Asia Pacific and Takeda today unveiled "United Against Dengue" (UAD), a multi-year regional collaboration aimed at strengthening dengue prevention and management across the region. The collaboration aims to enhance community resilience, promote policy advocacy and support. "Through UAD, we aim to empower communities across Asia and beyond to take charge of their health and unite against dengue. Our focus is clear – to educate communities, advocate for sustainable dengue prevention measures, and support affected individuals and communities with care and assistance. The collaboration with Takeda reinforces WHO and ASEAN Member States' commitment to combating dengue through sustainable solutions, improving access to preventive health services, education, and healthcare support to reduce its impact on communities," said Juja Kim, Deputy Regional Director for Asia Pacific, IFRC. "Joining forces with IFRC, we aim to strengthen the foundation of community resilience by advancing disease literacy, enhancing early action capabilities, and empowering local health systems. UAD is designed to strengthen and complement existing public and community efforts to combat dengue collectively and ensure that communities are better equipped to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to dengue outbreaks," said Dion Warren, Area Head of India & Southeast Asia (I-SEA), Takeda."By collaborating across sectors, including governments, NGOs, medical societies and communities, and leveraging our collective strengths and resources, we can tackle dengue's complex challenges more effectively and achieve greater impact, together. This collaboration is a call to action, underscoring the urgent need for unified, multi-sectoral action." Strategic focus on Education, Advocacy and Support The collaboration is structured around three strategic pillars: Educate, Advocate, and Support. These efforts represent the initial focus of UAD and are not exhaustive. Additional efforts will be introduced as UAD continues to respond to evolving community needs and opportunities for greater impact. Kickstarting educational efforts is a partnership with popular comic platform, The Woke Salaryman for the initiative's first regional dengue educational content, a comic that will be translated to multiple languages. Leveraging their unique brand of storytelling, the series brings to light the impact of urbanization on community ties in Asia and beyond. The series not only raises awareness about dengue but also underscores the critical role of community collaboration in disease prevention efforts. Initially released in English, the comic series will be translated into Bahasa Melayu, with additional translations planned for languages beyond the region, including Spanish and French, which will be shared through IFRC's platforms. This strategic initiative aims to broaden the reach and deepen the impact of the UAD campaign, making crucial information accessible to diverse audiences across the region. The burden of dengue continues to rise Driven by climate change and rapid urbanization, dengue has become endemic in over 100 countries, with Asia shouldering approximately 70% of the global disease burden. [i] Thus far, in 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Health's IDENGUE dashboard recorded 14,310 cases with 16 people (as of 24 March 2025) losing their lives from the disease. While current efforts are valuable, a more integrated approach is crucial to achieving the goal of zero preventable dengue deaths by 2030. [ii] "Everyone has a role to play in the fight against dengue. UAD exemplifies the power of collaboration and community engagement in tackling this significant public health challenge. The WHO commends this creative approach to reaching and educating communities across the region. Together, we believe we can make zero preventable deaths by 2030 in Southeast Asia and beyond possible," said Dr Deepa Gamage, Public Health Specialist, Disease Control, WHO Representative Office for Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. "Dengue continues to pose a significant public health threat across Asia and beyond, requiring coordinated, multi-sectoral action at both regional and national levels," said Prof. Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, Chairman of Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) and Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia and Chairman of Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia (DPAM). "Cross-sector collaboration will continue to be crucial for driving progress and protecting vulnerable populations from dengue. UAD collaboration reflects a clear intent to catalyse collaborative efforts to drive progress in dengue prevention and management." Complementing existing public health efforts Aimed to enhance dengue awareness and bolster protection efforts, the UAD collaboration empowers communities to combat dengue through a multi-pronged approach: disease education, early action protocols, targeted public awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and support for affected individuals and communities. The initiative will be rolled out across Asia and beyond. Additional regional and local programs will be launched to further drive collective action, enhance dengue awareness, and support dengue prevention efforts. About United Against Dengue (UAD) The UAD collaboration is led by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) APAC and Takeda with a focus on protecting communities from the escalating threat of dengue fever through strengthening community resilience and working toward sustainable, long-term solutions. The collaboration leverages IFRC's community reach and Takeda's healthcare expertise to empower communities in Asia and beyond with the necessary knowledge and resources to strengthen dengue education and prevention. Structured around three strategic pillars: Educate, Advocate, and Support, UAD strengthens community resilience by educating on disease prevention, advocating for sustainable policies, and supporting afflicted patients and communities. For more information about the UAD collaboration, please visit
