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 of three, shares how her family's experience transformed her into an extraordinary advocate whose work challenges conventional approaches to dengue awareness. This episode brings together voices from the UK and dengue-endemic regions to examine how personal stories drive scientific progress and global health advocacy.

Listen as we explore the intersection of local medicine, international health challenges, and the power of maternal advocacy in the fight against dengue.

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 Diseases?

•⁠ ⁠What gap or need were you trying to fill when the society was established?

•⁠ ⁠How has the mission of the society evolved since its founding?

•⁠ ⁠How is the society governed or managed?

•⁠ ⁠Are there specific regional chapters or international collaborations?

•⁠ ⁠Can you highlight a program or initiative that you’re particularly proud of?

•⁠ ⁠How do you measure the impact of your programs?

•⁠ ⁠How do you engage with local communities affected by NTDs?

•⁠ ⁠Who are some of your key partners — NGOs, governments, academia, or industry?

•⁠ ⁠How do you work with policymakers or international agencies like WHO?

•⁠ ⁠What are the biggest obstacles in advancing the fight against neglected tropical diseases?

•⁠ ⁠How do funding and public awareness challenges affect your work?

AND MORE!

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

00:04:49 JA Challenge Bosses

00:09:27 JA Malaysia Team

00:14:03 JA Philippines Team

00:16:11 JA Philippines Team Mentors

00:18:21 JA Indonesia Team

00:24:27 JA Singapore Team 1: Mozzy Moo Moo’s

00:26:16 JA SG Mentor

00:29:34 JA Singapore Team 2

00:31:58 JA SG Mentor 2

00:38:00 JA Thailand Winner

00:39:23 JA Thailand 2nd runner up

00:41:33 JA Thailand Mentors 1

00:46:05 JA Thailand Mentors 2

00:49:40 Dengue Slayers Challenge Final Judges