Dengue related infections have gripped Pakistan with an unprecedented intensity and magnitude never encountered by Pakistan before. Dengue fever has touched lives adversely, leaving behind tears and fears, scaring the psyche of the nation for at least a short time. In a nation battling with war on terror on multiple fronts, Dengue related morbidity and mortality could not have occurred at a more difficult time. Instead of giving up to this adversity, we decided to stand up and take the challenge head on. Since Dengue related infections are a relatively new disease in this part of the world, doctors’ training and guidance was of paramount importance.For this very purpose Dengue Expert Advisory Group was formed for provision of advanced clinical advice for management of difficult dengue cases a,development of national guidelines and capacity building for medical and paramedical staff. Read more...