National Dengue Day Observed on 16 May 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 18 May 2025

National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16 across India to raise awareness about dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, and to promote its prevention and control measures.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This annual initiative is led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), aiming to reduce the impact of dengue, especially during the monsoon season.
  • - The 2025 theme for National Dengue Day is "Act Early, Prevent Dengue: Clean Surroundings, Healthy Living."

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • i. National Dengue Day was launched in 2010 by MoHFW in response to the growing threat of dengue fever across India.
  • ii. Anti-Dengue Month is observed in July to strengthen community efforts aimed at eliminating mosquito breeding sites.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is National Dengue Day observed in India?

Correct Answer: May 16

🚀 Quick Recap:

About National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC)

  • Director: Dr. Tanu Jain
  • Headquarters: New Delhi