Takeda Takes Collaborative, Educational Approach In Thai Dengue Initiative

Ties Up With Kao

As it looks to roll out its new dengue vaccine globally, Takeda will work with Kao’s Thai subsidiary on education and prevention activities in Bangkok, later expanding these to wider areas of Thailand, in the first such local collaboration by the private sector. 

Takeda and Kao will collaborate with Thai Gov't Organizations in combatting dengue
Takeda, Kao link on Thai dengue project as vaccine progresses • Source: Shutterstock

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and chemical/cosmetics group Kao Corporation’s Thai subsidiary, Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., have announced a new collaboration with government organizations in Thailand for the nationwide prevention of dengue that builds on the two Japanese firms' respective products for the mosquito-borne disease.

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding for Thailand Dengue Prevention and Control on 28 October, under which they...

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