National Dengue Day 2024 - 16 May

Important Days

Dengue fever is a viral infection carried by mosquitos that occurs when an individual is bitten by an infected mosquito carrying the dengue virus. Every year, May 16 is designated as National Dengue Day. The day is marked to raise awareness of the condition and how to avoid it. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. Usually, mosquitoes bite someone with the virus, which can transfer to other people via mosquito bite. Some of the symptoms of dengue are high fever, headache, rash and muscle and joint pain. In severe cases, there can be serious bleeding and shock – at this stage, dengue can be life-threatening. However, dengue can be prevented with the right kind of treatment at the right time. Mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions, dengue can spread easily. It is endemic to more than 100 countries in the world. Every year, National Dengue Day is observed to spread awareness about the disease and how we can combat it.


      Theme for National Dengue Day: "Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow" emphasizes the collective responsibility of individuals and communities in preventing the spread of dengue through awareness, proactive measures, and accessible treatment options.

     

      Significance: National Dengue Day serves as a platform to initiate discussions about dengue, highlight available treatment facilities, and underscore ongoing efforts toward disease eradication, particularly in regions prone to dengue epidemics.

 

     


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