Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh
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.
Botched dengue response: Where does the fault lie?
2019 was a watershed for dengue, with the highest number of cases ever reported globally. For Bangladesh too, it was a loud wake-up call, with record caseload and deaths. But the government continued with its slumber.
Time to declare a health emergency over dengue surge
Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous
Can we contain the dengue epidemic?
Preventive measures must be taken immediately and rigorously
Dengue taking a dangerous turn
14 deaths recorded in first four days of July
A danger lurking in the shadows
Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid
Dengue infections up fivefold in first 5 months this year: Maleque
Health Minister Zahed Maleque today said that about 1,700 people have so far been infected with dengue this year, which is five times the number of infected at the same time last year
Early action key to dengue control
Lessons from past years must reflect in decisions by relevant authorities
Don’t let dengue ravage us again
Authorities must learn from last year’s botched response, and start early preparation
Why is dengue being allowed to spread?
Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself
Why are we letting dengue get the better of us?
Dengue cases are on the rise again, with fatalities recorded almost on a daily basis.
Should we worry about a typhoid outbreak?
Authorities must remain careful, ensure supply of clean water
Why this lukewarm response to the rising threat of dengue?
The dengue situation deserves proper response from the authorities
First dengue death of 2022 in Bangladesh recorded
The first death from dengue this year was reported today (June 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Seventeen dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Dengue cases cross 10,000 mark this year
At least 233 more dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total number of dengue cases this year to 10,090.
Woman dies of dengue in Savar
A woman dies after she was diagnosed with dengue in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
Dengue: 1,200 hospitalised in last 24hrs
A total of 1,200 new patients infected with mosquito-borne disease dengue are admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours.
Telenor Health launches app for dengue diagnosis at home
Tonic, an online healthcare service of Telenor Health, launches its home service for diagnostic tests of dengue through their mobile application.
