It aims to increase public awareness about the spread, prevention and treatment of the disease.
Dengue (Den-gee) is a vector-borne viral disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes of Aedes Species (Aedes Aegypti).
The dengue virus comprises four distinct serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4).
In 2023, approximately ninety-four thousand cases were reported and ninety-one deaths were reported of dengue fever.
The theme for this year is “Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow”.