In a significant development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec on Wednesday announced they have started first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India. The landmark trial will evaluate the efficacy of India’s indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, developed by Panacea Biotec. The first participant in this trial was vaccinated at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

 

“The initiation of this Phase 3 clinical trial for India’s first indigenous dengue vaccine marks a critical advancement in our fight against dengue. It reflects our commitment to protecting our citizens from this pervasive disease and underscores India’s capabilities in vaccine research and development,” said J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. Through this collaboration between ICMR and Panacea Biotec, “we are not only taking a step towards ensuring the health and well-being of our people but also reinforcing our vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the healthcare sector,” said the Minister. In collaboration with ICMR, Panacea Biotec will conduct the Phase 3 clinical trial across 19 sites in 18 states and union territories, involving more than 10,335 healthy adult participants.