The Lancet Publishes GX's Latest Project Findings Evidence Shows China’s Physical Prevention Strategy Effectively Addresses Global Dengue Threat

A pivotal viewpoint article by GX Foundation titled "Safeguarding against dengue fever risks in a more connected world" was published today in the internationally renowned medical journal The Lancet. The article was led by CEO Prof. CHAN Ying-yang, Emily, and co-authored by Chairman LEUNG Chun-ying, Africa and Youth Director Caroline DUBOIS, Senior Project Manager (Head of Data Management) Dr. HUANG Zhe, and Senior Project Officer YUNG Louise.

The article notes that amid a historic global dengue crisis, traditional methods such as chemical spraying and biological control face mounting challenges, from environmental concerns and mosquito resistance to high costs and ecological risks. In response, GX has pioneered a comprehensive prevention strategy centred on "physical means of control", promoting low-tech, low-cost, community-led measures. The "Five Mosquito Prevention Treasures"—including mosquito lamps, rapid dengue test kits, bed nets, sticky fly traps, and educational materials—form the core of this approach. The model has already demonstrated its effectiveness, safety, and high community acceptance in partner countries, backed by tangible results.

Chairman LEUNG Chun-ying emphasised the dual nature of GX’s mission—GX is not only an “action-oriented” organisation dedicated to long-term frontline work and international humanitarian relief, but also a research-capable and knowledge-based institution. Building on the practical implementation of the “China Solution”, GX will continue to focus on diverse public health issues, systematically collate frontline experience, promote cross-sectoral exchange, accumulate practical wisdom, and contribute to the development of global public health scholarship.

CEO Professor CHAN Ying-yang, Emily, highlighted the broader significance of the findings. At a time when global public health measures face numerous challenges, GX has successfully validated the practical feasibility of the “China Solution” in Belt and Road countries. This approach offers the dual advantages of cost control and environmental sustainability, but more importantly, it effectively stimulates proactive prevention awareness at the grassroots level, bridging the gap between government-led models and everyday public protection. The publication of these findings once again in The Lancet signifies that the “people-oriented, context-specific” Chinese public health practice has garnered significant attention and authoritative recognition within the international academic community, while also injecting vital confidence and momentum into frontline work.

Moving forward, GX will continue to strengthen monitoring systems with partner countries and advance community-driven prevention strategies, enabling more developing nations to understand and adopt this innovative "China Solution" as they collectively address the vector-borne disease challenges posed by climate change and urbanisation.

The full article has been published in The Lancet and is available online: https://bit.ly/3PuZpc0