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Researchers Report Breakthrough in Dengue Vaccine Trial

Researchers Report Breakthrough in Dengue Vaccine Trial

Phase-three trial results show 84 percent efficacy across all four virus serotypes, raising hopes for regional rollout next year.

Researchers announced promising phase-three results for a new dengue vaccine, reporting 84 percent efficacy across all four virus serotypes in a trial involving 20,000 participants.

Regulators are expected to review the data later this year. Public health experts described the results as a potential turning point for a disease that strains hospitals every monsoon season.

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Amara De Silva

Senior political correspondent with over a decade of experience covering parliament and public policy.