- National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 every year 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 caused by the bite of Aedes mosquito which is infected by one or more of the dengue viruses. This mosquito usually bites in daylight.
Published On : 16 May 2019
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