India's First Approved Dengue Vaccine (Qdenga®)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has officially approved Qdenga®, India's first dengue vaccine. This marks a significant milestone in public health efforts to combat the mosquito-borne disease in the country.
Why it matters
The approval of a dengue vaccine is a major development for public health in India, potentially reducing the burden of seasonal outbreaks.
Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation ( CDSCO ) granted official marketing authorization for Qdenga®, approving India’s first-ever dengue vaccine.
India's First Approved Dengue Vaccine (Qdenga®)
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Established In: Headquartered in New Delhi, the CDSCO derives its statutory authority from the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 and the Drugs Rules of 1945.
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