Archive · 29 Sep 2025
India Battles Dengue: Prevention and Vaccine Efforts Underway
Dengue fever, spread by mosquitoes, is a big problem in India, especially during the rainy season.
Over 230,000 cases were reported in 2024, a big jump from previous years.
The fight is tough due to things like crowded cities and changing weather.
India is trying harder, and a new vaccine called DengiAll is being tested.
The vaccine is being tested in 18 states with over 10,000 volunteers.
In the meantime, using mosquito repellents and keeping homes clean is important.
The long term effectiveness and availability of the vaccine is still a question.
Dengue fever is a significant public health threat in India.
Over 230,000 dengue cases were reported in India in 2024.
Dengue cases have increased compared to 2019.
An indigenous vaccine candidate, DengiAll, has entered Phase 3 trials.
Household repellents and awareness campaigns are key for prevention.
- Who
- India and its citizens
- What
- Efforts to combat Dengue fever, including prevention and vaccine trials.
- When
- Ongoing, with spikes during monsoon and post-monsoon months.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To address the growing public health threat of Dengue fever.
- Reported Dengue Cases in 2024
- Over 230,000
- Increase Compared to 2019
- Significant increase
- Indigenous Vaccine Candidate
- DengiAll
- Vaccine Developers
- Panacea Biotec and ICMR
- DengiAll Trial Phase
- Phase 3
- Trial Locations
- 18 states in India
- Trial Volunteers
- Over 10,000