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Dengue, malaria threats loom large; Companies want mosquito repellents in essential list
MUMBAI : Consumer goods industry and Indian health organizations have requested the government to include mosquito repellents, pesticide sprays, liquid vaporizers and other household insecticides in the list of essential goods, as the risk of vector-borne diseases (VBDs), such as dengue and malaria, pose a huge threat to the country.