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National Dengue Day 2024 - May 16

May 17 , 2024 192 days 279 0
  • 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”.

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