Dengue Virus

In 2004, SSI was incorporated in Nicaragua (Instituto de Ciencias Sostenibles, ICS) to administer a study on the transmission and clinical manifestations of dengue in children. The six-year study, supported by the Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative with funds from the Gates Foundation, helped solidify SSI’s presence and mission in Nicaragua. Currently, SSI manages several studies on Dengue and Influenza in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) through a long-term agreement between the two parties which was renewed in 2008 and with the support of multiple funders. Over 80 local personnel including medical doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, field and support personnel and project coordinators are part of the dedicated and hard-working SSI Nicaragua team.

Check out our current studies:

Some outside resources for dengue research: