India has approved its first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. The DCGI clearance allows vaccination without pre-screening and marks a major step in strengthening dengue prevention alongside surveillance, vector control and public health measures.
GHMC has intensified anti-larva operations after two dengue cases were reported in Sanath Nagar’s SRT Colony. Health officials urged residents to prevent water stagnation as teams conduct fever surveys and mosquito control measures in vulnerable areas.