The World Health Organization launched a global plan Thursday to address the growing threat of dengue and other deadly arboviruses, which have affected millions of people around the world and put billions more at risk.

Amid rising cases of dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses such as Zika and chikungunya, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday launched a global plan to reduce the burden of disease, suffering and deaths.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global plan to combat the rising threat of dengue and other arboviruses. The initiative focuses on prevention, surveillance, and community engagement to curb the rapid spread of these diseases,

The World Health Organization announced Thursday a global plan to battle dengue and other diseases carried by mosquitos as they spread faster and further amid climate change.

"The rapid spread of dengue and other arboviral diseases is alarming and requires a coordinated response," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses, a statement said on Friday.