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Dengue fever cases in Indonesia have skyrocketed by a staggering 200% in 2024, leaving healthcare facilities overwhelmed. By April, over 621 dengue deaths had been reported, highlighting the urgent need to contain the spread of this mosquito-borne viral illness.

Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines have been experiencing record-breaking heat. These recent extreme temperatures have led to heat stress-related consequences like agricultural disruptions and power outages. In South Vietnam, whole rice fields dried up. Additionally, schools were suspended in the Philippines after temperatures rose above 42 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, across Thailand, temperatures soared and broke records continuously for 13 months!

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Children in Thailand are at high risk from climate change, according to a recent UNICEF report. Floods, droughts, and high temperatures threaten their health, development, and well-being, as they are more vulnerable to climate disasters than adults. The report recommends child-sensitive climate policies and promoting awareness among children to protect themselves from climate hazards.