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India approves its first dengue vaccine, from Japan's Takeda
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India approves its first dengue vaccine, from Japan's Takeda

India has approved its first dengue vaccine, developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical, in an effort to combat the rapidly rising number of dengue cases. The approval comes amid a significant increase in dengue infections, which have surged elevenfold over the past 20 years, according to Takeda. Dengue is a serious mosquito-borne illness that poses a growing health challenge in South Asia. The introduction of this vaccine represents a critical step in managing the outbreak and protecting public health. This development highlights the increasing collaboration between international pharmaceutical companies and countries facing public health crises.

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India approves its first dengue vaccine, from Japan's Takeda

India has approved its first dengue vaccine, developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical, in an effort to combat the rapidly rising number of dengue cases. The approval comes amid a significant increase in dengue infections, which have surged elevenfold over the past 20 years, according to Takeda. Dengue is a serious mosquito-borne illness that poses a growing health challenge in South Asia. The introduction of this vaccine represents a critical step in managing the outbreak and protecting public health. This development highlights the increasing collaboration between international pharmaceutical companies and countries facing public health crises.

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