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Dengue vaccine 'Qdenga' to launch in India next year

Takeda plans to launch its dengue vaccine, Qdenga, in India by next year, partnering with Biological E to support the 'Make-in-India' initiative. The company will employ a tiered pricing model to enhance accessibility and is currently undergoing regulatory processes, with expectations of licensing in 2026.