Unclean drains, scattered waste key contributors, say locals
The year 2023 was one of dengue devastation, breaking all previous records. As the new year approached, there was much discussion about improving the situation. However, it turned out to be all talk and no show, as dengue still claimed hundreds of lives in 2024.
One person died from dengue while 114 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
At least five people died from dengue while 274 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 350 this year.
Experts attribute this disparity to factors such as delayed hospitalisation, anaemia, low blood pressure, and comorbidities
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The first eight days of November have seen 45 dengue deaths, highlighting an alarming rise in fatalities.
At least seven dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning while 1,209 patients were hospitalised during the same period.
