As dengue continues to expand geographically and place increasing pressure on health systems worldwide, access to timely, evidence-based education has never been more critical. To support global knowledge-sharing and scientific exchange, the Dengue Academy Masterclass Series 2026 offers a virtual forum for medical and scientific professionals to explore emerging challenges and innovations in dengue prevention, surveillance, and clinical management.
The Dengue Academy Masterclass Series is a non-promotional, expert-led educational initiative organized and funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG. The 2026 program comprises three interactive virtual sessions, each focused on a distinct dimension of dengue science and practice, and featuring expert presentations followed by facilitated discussion.
Programme Overview
11 February 2026 | 13:00–14:00 CET
Rising Dengue, Rising Priority: Managing the Growing Clinical Burden
This opening session will set the stage by examining recent global dengue trends and their implications for clinical practice. Topics include:
- A 2025 recap on dengue trends, transmission patterns, and global burden
- Common clinical management protocols, practical challenges, and pitfalls in dengue care
- Facilitated Q&A with expert faculty
25 February 2026 | 13:00–14:00 CET
Dengue and the Traveler: Risk, Prevention, and Standard Clinical Guidance
- Focusing on travel-associated dengue, this session will address:
- Individualized dengue risk assessment for different traveler profiles
- Diagnostic considerations when evaluating febrile illness in returning travelers
- Facilitated Q&A
11 March 2026 | 13:00–14:00 CET
The Future of Dengue Control: Innovations, Insights, and Impact
The final session will look ahead at emerging tools and strategies shaping dengue control:
- Smart surveillance approaches, including the use of digital tools and AI for early warning and outbreak preparedness
- Dengue vaccine integration, with discussion of efficacy, safety, and real-world insights
- Facilitated Q&A
Who Should Attend
The Dengue Academy Masterclass Series is intended for a professional medical and scientific audience with an interest in infectious diseases, travel medicine, epidemiology, and public health. The program is designed for participants outside the United States and United Kingdom and is not intended for members of the general public.
Registration
Participation in the Dengue Academy Masterclass Series is free of charge but requires advance registration.
Register for the Dengue Academy Masterclass Series 2026→
Important Information
This non-promotional series is organized and funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG, including the payment of external speakers as consultants. Events are intended for a professional medical and scientific audience outside of the US and UK and not for members of the general public.
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