The Centre of Excellence for Pandemic Preparedness (CoEPP), established by the Singapore Red Cross, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA), formalising a partnership to strengthen regional collaboration on dengue preparedness in Southeast Asia.

Dengue remains a significant public health challenge in the region. With climate shifts, urbanisation and cross-border movement, regional coordination is critical to improving prevention, surveillance and response.

About ADVA

Asia Dengue Voice & Action (ADVA) is a regional platform established in 2011 that brings together public health experts, policymakers, researchers and partners to strengthen dengue prevention, surveillance and preparedness across Asia. 

Through its Policy Working Group (ADPWG) launched in April 2024, ADVA focuses on policy dialogue, country pathways and evidence-informed dengue control, aligned with the World Health Organization’s goal of Zero Dengue Deaths by 2030.


Photo: CoEPP and ADVA representatives at the MOU signing, marking the start of a regional partnership on dengue preparedness.

Areas of Collaboration

Under the MOU, CoEPP and ADVA will collaborate in the following areas:

• Peer-to-peer engagement 

Facilitating the exchange of expertise between CoEPP and ADVA volunteers and staff to strengthen regional dengue and pandemic preparedness.

• Knowledge sharing 

Sharing research insights and best practices to support dengue prevention, outbreak response and community engagement. 

• Joint activities and events 

Co-organising webinars and educational sessions to build capacity, raise awareness and disseminate evidence-based health information. 

• Technical advisory support 

Providing mutual technical advice and guidance on initiatives related to dengue prevention, health promotion and pandemic preparedness.

Looking Ahead 

This partnership reinforces Singapore Red Cross’ commitment to working with regional partners to strengthen preparedness, support evidence-informed approaches and contribute to safer and more resilient communities across Asia.

 To learn more about the work of CoEPP, read here!