National Dengue Day
National Dengue Day is observed in India on May 16 with the recommendation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to create awareness about dengue; and to intensify preventive measures and preparedness for the control of disease in the country before transmission season starts.
Dengue is a viral disease caused by dengue virus (DENV, 1–4 serotypes)
Dengue is transmitted by bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito infected with any one of the four dengue viruses.
Aedes aegepti mosquito bites during daylight hours.
National Dengue Day is observed in India on May 16 with the recommendation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to create awareness about dengue; and to intensify preventive measures and preparedness for the control of disease in the country before transmission season starts.
Dengue is a viral disease caused by dengue virus (DENV, 1–4 serotypes)
Dengue is transmitted by bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito infected with any one of the four dengue viruses.
Aedes aegepti mosquito bites during daylight hours.