WHO Prequalifies TAK-003: New Dengue Vaccine Marks Major Breakthrough
The World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the innovative TAK-003 dengue vaccine, designed for children aged 6-16 in high-prevalence regions. With a two-dose regimen, TAK-003 joins the WHO list alongside CYD-TDV, expanding global vaccine accessibility. Dengue, a significant public health threat, affects millions annually, highlighting the importance of advancements in vaccine development.
Rio de Janeiro Declares Public Health Emergency Due to Dengue Fever Outbreak Before Carnival
Rio de Janeiro declares public health emergency due to mosquito-borne dengue fever outbreak just before Carnival. With over 10,000 cases in 2024, the city is taking special measures to contain the illness and protect tourists. Brazilian air force sets up field hospital to treat patients and relieve emergency care units in the region.
Conditional Approval Granted to Takeda’s Qdenga Dengue Vaccine
The Drug Control Authority has granted conditional approval to Takeda’s Qdenga dengue vaccine, recommended by the World Health Organization to combat the alarming spike in dengue cases. With a reported 86.3% increase in cases and 100 deaths in 2023, the approval of the vaccine is a crucial development in addressing the public health menace of dengue fever.
Dengue Outbreak Impacting Costa Rica and the Americas
Costa Rica continues to battle an outbreak of dengue fever, with over 1,000 cases reported so far in 2024. The Pan American Health Organization has issued various dengue Risk Assessments, highlighting the endemic nature of the virus in most countries of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The CDC has also reported dengue outbreaks in U.S. territories. However, there is hope on the horizon with two vaccines currently in use in the Americas and several vaccine candidates in development.
Malaysia Urged to Consider Approval of New Dengue Vaccine
The Health Ministry of Malaysia is urged to consider approving a newly released dengue vaccine to combat the increasing number of cases in the country, according to Datuk Dr Lam Sai Kit, a virologist and Universiti Malaya emeritus professor. Dr….