Hear from our survivors

Behind every survivor lies a story that reminds us: this is no small matter. Hear from our survivors below and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones. Mosquito-borne diseases can lead to severe health consequences, but our collective efforts to keep mosquito breeding low can prevent these stories from becoming yours.

If you are a dengue survivor, we encourage you to share your story on social media with the hashtag #BLOCKDengue to alert others of the dangers of dengue. 

Dengue Survivor Stories | Mei, 25

“I had rashes, angry red patches covering my body. The itch was terrible, but the worst part was that you couldn’t even scratch it.

The itch felt like it was coming from deep within, from within my bones or my muscles. Nothing you did could stop it.”

Dengue Survivor Stories | Qiqi, 41

“It was more severe than I ever thought it could be… My liver was infected and the doctors were monitoring me for potential cardiac complications.

I was on bedrest for almost a month. My skin was red as a lobster, and peeling very badly.”

Dengue Survivor Stories | Halim, 50

“I woke up in the middle of the night and literally saw stars. I was dizzy, and had a horrible headache. My vision also turned yellow!

It was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. I lost nearly 10 kg. I was too weak to stand.”

Dengue Survivor Stories | Brandon, 28

"I was vomiting, weak, dizzy, and bedridden. The doctors were monitoring me constantly because my platelet count was so low, I was nearly admitted to the ICU.”

Dengue Survivor Stories | Gary, 45

“It felt like the worst flu I’d ever had. My gums were bleeding. I lost six kilograms in under two weeks. Even though I wasn’t hospitalized, I was completely wiped out.”