Project news

News & field updates

Research findings, field implementation and partner activities from across the E-DENGUE programme.

Jan 2026 · The University of Queensland – Global Partnerships

Vietnamese partnerships accelerate large-scale, sustainable Dengue prevention efforts

UQ highlights the transition from pilot work toward scale-up, operational capacity building and E-DENGUE-supported interventions across the Mekong Delta.

Field assessment tests proactive prevention in Tay Ninh
16 Dec 2025

Field assessment tests proactive prevention in Tay Ninh

An international project team examined how early-warning information supports surveillance, larval control and community communication in practice.

Partnership with Pasteur Institute HCMC moves into a new phase
15 Dec 2025

Partnership with Pasteur Institute HCMC moves into a new phase

Project partners reviewed implementation, handed over E-DENGUE infrastructure and strengthened research and training collaboration.

Dec 2025 · Southern Cross University

E-Dengue trial launches in Vietnam

Coverage of the next phase of E-DENGUE, including real-world implementation and evaluation of whether earlier warnings lead to better-targeted interventions.

Pilot turns forecasts into targeted local action
Oct–Dec 2025

Pilot turns forecasts into targeted local action

An Giang and Tay Ninh piloted forecast-guided larval control and communication before the main 2026–2027 implementation phase.

Useful, usable and used: designing for real-world impact
13 Jan 2025

Useful, usable and used: designing for real-world impact

E-DENGUE was presented in Singapore as an example of applying the three-U framework to climate-informed public-health tools.

Experts refine the early dengue forecasting model
10 Sep 2024

Experts refine the early dengue forecasting model

A technical workshop in Ho Chi Minh City reviewed ensemble forecasting, epidemiological thresholds and three-month district-level warning performance.

Jul 2024 · Griffith Asia Insights

E-Dengue project in action: a comprehensive needs assessment

A detailed look at stakeholder engagement, needs assessment and co-design work supporting adoption of the E-DENGUE tool in Vietnam.

Community needs shape the digital warning tool
28 Feb 2024

Community needs shape the digital warning tool

A Can Tho consultation gathered health-sector perspectives to ensure the platform fits real surveillance workflows and local intervention needs.

E-DENGUE officially launches in Vietnam
6 Oct 2023

E-DENGUE officially launches in Vietnam

Vietnam’s National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and The University of Queensland launched E-DENGUE in Hanoi with government, academic and public-health partners.

E-DENGUE project launches international collaboration
15 Sep 2023

E-DENGUE project launches international collaboration

The E-DENGUE programme officially began with an online meeting connecting public-health, climate, modelling and implementation partners across four countries.

May 2023 · The University of Queensland

How a digital tool aims to prevent Vietnam’s Dengue epidemic

Feature story on the motivation behind E-DENGUE and its goal of helping health teams act before outbreaks escalate.

2023 · Wellcome

New digital tools use climate data to better predict and prepare for infectious disease outbreaks

Wellcome profiles climate-informed digital tools, including E-DENGUE, designed to support earlier and more effective public-health action.

Feb 2023 · UQ School of Public Health

UQ E-Dengue project awarded more than $8M grant

UQ announces Wellcome funding for the E-DENGUE early warning system and the multi-year collaboration across Vietnam's Mekong Delta Region.