Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

The Dengue Research Report (2025) by Rawalpindi Medical University presents a comprehensive analysis of 53 research publications from 2014 to 2025, examining various aspects of dengue including its epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, prevention, and climate impact. The report categorizes the research into thematic areas and highlights key findings, such as the predominance of DENV-2 serotype, increased severity trends over time, the diagnostic potential of Raman spectroscopy, and the role of vitamin D and public awareness in disease control. It showcases RMU’s significant contributions in reducing dengue mortality rates to below 0.1% through improved clinical management and operational protocols during major outbreaks. The report calls for future interdisciplinary research focused on biomarkers, genetic profiling, AI-driven vector surveillance, and vaccine development, and recommends stronger institutional collaboration and data infrastructure to combat the growing threat of dengue in Pakistan.