> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎒 Australia's Construction Workforce Up 30%. Special Needs Schools Decline. Dengue Cases Rise 3x. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/australias-construction-workforce-up-30-special-needs-schools-decline-dengue-cases-rise-3x/ - Published: 2024-11-14T13:30:12.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-14T13:30:12.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #224 looks at Special Needs Education in Germany, Construction Industry Workforce, and Dengue cases in the Philippines - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Ciao**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Italian%20%28italiano%2C%20Italian%3A%20%5B,from%20Latin%2C%20together%20with%20Sardinian.) 🍕 [Dengue](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-dengue-fever-bangladesh-medics.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) cases in Bangladesh are rising year-round, with 326 deaths in 2024\. The WHO warns of the virus’s global spread, with cases doubling annually since 2021\. The number of [international students](https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/germany-sees-record-rise-in-international-students/ar-AA1tW0GN?ref=newsletters.qs.com) studying in Germany has reached a record high, with nearly 380K students enrolled in the winter semester. ### Today's Topics 🎒 **Special Needs Education.** 15% drop in German special needs schools from 2010 to 2022 🏗️ **Infrastructure.** Jobs in Australia’s construction industry up 30% ⚕️ **Healthcare.** Dengue cases triple in the Philippines *For unlimited access to over one million charts,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* ## 🎒 15% Drop in German Special Needs Schools From 2010 to 2022 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Number_of_schools_for_children_with_special_needs_in_Germany_2010_2022_Thousands_of_Schools_HCHW47MB9WGK20UDX13N.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHW47MB9WGK20UDX13N/Number-of-schools-for-children-with-special-needs-in-Germany%252C-2010-2022-%28Thousands-of-Schools%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The number of schools for children with special needs in Germany decreased from 3.3K in 2010 to 2.7K in 2021, reflecting a shift towards inclusive education. This aligns with Germany's commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ([UNCRPD](https://www.bezev.de/en/institute-for-inclusive-development/knowledge/human-rights-und-inclusion/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)) and its Basic Law ([Grundgesetz](https://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/legislation-and-policy?ref=newsletters.qs.com)), which guarantees the right to education for all, including students with disabilities. Federal initiatives, like the [National Action Plan](https://www.gemeinsam-einfach-machen.de/GEM/EN/summary%5Fof%5Fthe%5Fnap20/summary%5Fof%5Fthe%5Fnap20%5Fnode.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), aim to integrate students into mainstream schools, though disparities remain across states. ## 🏗️ Jobs in Australia’s Construction Industry Up 30% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Number_of_employees_in_the_construction_industry_Australia_2013_2023_Millions_of_Employees_HCHOP8D1DYL5CXR6PGNL.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHOP8D1DYL5CXR6PGNL/Number-of-employees-in-the-construction-industry-Australia%252C-2013-2023-%28Thousands-of-Employees%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) From 2013 to 2023, employment in Australia's construction industry rose by over 30%, increasing from 1M to 1.3M workers. The most significant growth occurred between 2021 and 2023, driven by infrastructure projects and housing demand. This expansion aligns with government initiatives like the [HomeBuilder](https://federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/sites/federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/files/2023-08/HomeBuilder%20Extension%20%5BPDF%5D.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) scheme and public infrastructure investments aimed at addressing housing shortages and ongoing challenges such as labor shortages and rising costs. ## ⚕️ Dengue Cases Triple in the Philippines [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Number_of_dengue_cases_Philippines_2013_2022_Thousands_of_Cases_HCHL5NNOVKD95E3Q45TO-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHL5NNOVKD95E3Q45TO/Number-of-dengue-cases-Philippines%252C-2013-2022-%28Thousands-of-Cases%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Dengue cases in the Philippines rose from 13K in 2013 to 220K in 2022, with a sharp increase in 2022\. In response, the government introduced the [National Dengue Prevention and Control Program](https://doh.gov.ph/uhc/health-programs/dengue-prevention-and-control-program/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), focusing on the [4S Strategy](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11401010/?ref=newsletters.qs.com): Search and destroy breeding sites, Secure self-protection, Seek early consultation, and Support fogging during outbreaks. The program aims to reduce morbidity by 25% and mortality by 50%, while encouraging community involvement in prevention efforts. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* For unlimited access to over one million charts,*[ *request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com