Over 1,160 hospitalised in first 3 days, total cases cross 11,000
Dengue fever is once again making a strong comeback in Bangladesh. In just the first half of the year, more than ten thousand people have been hospitalised, and forty-two deaths have already been confirmed.
Health experts and officials said the next two to three months will be crucial
While other countries boast cherry blossoms and beach holidays, we get a yearly VIP visit from the Aedes mosquito.
Bangladesh still finds itself dealing with the crisis as lives continue to be cut tragically short.
Dengue and mosquito-borne diseases in Bangladesh, much like floods or cyclones, are an issue that is not going anywhere.
As rain and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country over the next few days, experts warn that the dengue season could extend further this year.
Here are a few ways to stay safe from dengue. While most people know these precautions, a timely reminder never hurts anyone.
The country is already grappling with a rise in deadly dengue cases, and the ongoing rainy weather has stirred up fears of further deterioration of the situation.
Prompt actions needed to prevent future crisis
The government's approach to dealing with the ongoing dengue outbreak in the country seems rather apathetic.
Bangladesh’s dengue situation is critical, with one of the highest mortality rates in the world and the worst outbreak in history. This outbreak stems from the abundance of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the presence of the virus in human populations.
Advancements in genetic engineering have led to the development of genetically modified mosquitoes that are resistant to dengue virus infection.
The World Bank has approved a $200 million loan to help improve primary healthcare services and prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue in Bangladesh.
With four days shy of the month-end, August has seen a higher number of dengue cases than all of last year.
A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes
Rafia, a 14-year-old girl battling dengue, finds herself caught in a distressing predicament within the healthcare system of Dhaka.
Twenty-year-old Mohammad Sakib was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Sunday as he was experiencing severe weakness -- a dengue symptom that is considered a “warning sign”.
Street children have zero protection from dengue
