Launches nationwide awareness initiative to educate citizens on mosquito-borne disease prevention and promote protection during monsoon
Mumbai, 21 August 2026 : Odomos, India's No. 1 personal application mosquito repellent brand from the House of Dabur, today launched 'Dengue Mukht Bharat', a nationwide awareness initiative aimed at educating citizens about dengue prevention and the need for protection against daytime mosquitoes that spread the disease. Through school outreach programmes and community engagement initiatives, the campaign seeks to drive awareness and promote everyday mosquito protection during the monsoon season.
The initiative is part of Odomos' continued efforts to build awareness around mosquito-borne disease prevention and encourage the adoption of preventive protection practices. Through consumer education and community outreach programmes, the brand aims to help families stay protected from mosquitoes that can transmit diseases such as dengue, malaria & other mosquito borne diseases.
The campaign will cover schools across India, engaging students, teachers, and parents through awareness sessions, educating them about effective protection from dengue-causing mosquitoes. The initiative was flagged off in Mumbai with an awareness session conducted by Dabur at R. F. Naik Vidyalaya and Junior College, where more than 300 children participated, and was led by a leading medical practitioner, Dr. Pravin Tambe.
Speaking on the initiative, Vaibhav Rathi, Marketing Head, Home Care, Dabur India Ltd, said: "Dengue continues to pose a serious public health challenge across India, yet awareness about the role of daytime mosquitoes in spreading the disease remains limited. As India's leading personal application mosquito repellent brand, Odomos has always championed the cause of protecting families from mosquito-borne diseases. Through ‘Dengue Mukht Bharat’, we are extending that commitment beyond product protection to public awareness, encouraging families to adopt preventive measures and make mosquito protection a daily habit during the monsoon season."
Addressing the awareness camp, Dr. Pravin Tambe said: "Dengue prevention begins with awareness and consistent protection. Since the Aedes aegypti mosquito bites during the day, people are vulnerable not only outdoors but also during everyday activities such as commuting, attending school or spending time in public spaces. Initiatives like ‘Dengue Mukht Bharat’ play an important role in educating communities and encouraging preventive practices."
-Gaazi Moin