dengue Bangladesh
Why has combating dengue become a Herculean task?
Preventing dengue does not depend solely upon the activities of city authorities.
Dengue Cases Last Week: Over 72pc deaths due to shock syndrome
As many as 89 dengue patients died last week alone. Meanwhile, at least 20,155 dengue cases were reported during this time. Of this, 14,436 patients are from outside Dhaka, while the rest 5,719 patients are from the capital.
Dengue Outbreak: This month already deadlier than August
Health experts had termed August the deadliest month in terms of dengue cases and fatalities. But the numbers have climbed even higher this month.
Dengue Outbreak / Of lost loved ones and incomplete goodbyes
Asrafullah Jamal, a dengue patient being treated at the capital’s Kurmitola General Hospital, had a difficult time bidding farewell to his son, Kazem Ashraf.
Active monsoon may help spread dengue further
At a time when the country is already grappling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, the current active monsoon conditions may contribute to the further spread of the mosquito-borne disease this month, say experts.
Should Bangladesh try Wolbachia?
Many countries including Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil are opting for the Wolbachia method for dengue control.
Dengue Outbreak: 21-40 age group hit the hardest
Almost 35 percent of the people who died from dengue are aged between 21 and 40 years, according to the health directorate data.
Dengue: Risks, costs surge for late hospital admission
Maya Akter Sumi was surprised to notice blood trickling down the nose of her five-year-old daughter Israt Jahan Fatema on July 31.
What we are missing in our fight against dengue is data
We are significantly missing advanced technology and data-driven approaches in our handling of the crisis.
Our dengue control methods are beyond inadequate
The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.
