Discussions on Dengue Vaccine in Nepal Remain Inconclusive
Summary
Nepal has yet to implement a dengue vaccine despite repeated discussions with the World Health Organization and experts due to concerns over vaccine efficacy against all dengue serotypes and its suitability for Nepal's public health needs.
Key Points
- Dengue infections and deaths are increasing annually in Nepal.
- Discussions on dengue vaccine introduction involved WHO and technical experts but remain inconclusive.
- Current vaccines like Dengvaxia cover only two of the four dengue serotypes prevalent in Nepal.
- Vaccine effectiveness is higher in those under 16, but most dengue cases in Nepal are in people over 15 years old.
