dengue
Dengue crisis: How many lives must be lost before action is taken?
Dengue and mosquito-borne diseases in Bangladesh, much like floods or cyclones, are an issue that is not going anywhere.
Dengue danger not over yet
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.
Battling dengue: Simple steps to stay safe during the outbreak
Here are a few ways to stay safe from dengue. While most people know these precautions, a timely reminder never hurts anyone.
Rain to raise dengue risk
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.
Dengue spikes as anti-Aedes efforts fall short
Mujahidul Islam Shamim, a resident of Monipur, has been undergoing treatment at the dengue ward of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital from September 15.
Will dengue be even more fatal this year?
Alarm over dengue outbreak must be taken seriously
A roadmap to effective dengue control
In the battle against dengue, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
Dengue and its ramifications in student dormitories
Dengue fever generally peaks around the rainy season in Bangladesh. As such, highly populated areas face a greater risk of a dengue epidemic.
Rain brings fresh dengue concerns
So far, the country has already recorded 44 deaths and 3,651 hospitalisations from dengue this year. With ongoing intermittent rains, experts fear the situation could worsen if immediate actions are not taken.
Hospitalised dengue patients near 50k
The number of dengue patients hospitalised across the country this year is almost 50,000, the second time this has happened in Bangladesh.
Dengue deaths now 202
The deaths from dengue this year crossed 200 yesterday, the highest figure in a single year since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the country.
How to stay safe during dengue season
Take the right precautions this dengue season.
Could vaccines turn the tide in the fight against dengue?
The government’s fight against the scourge of ever-increasing dengue infections has proven to be futile.
Why is dengue becoming such a serious public health threat?
The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness
Preventing dengue: PM urges all to keep houses clean
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 31, 2022) called upon the country’s people to keep their houses and adjacent areas clean to prevent dengue.
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.
Rising dengue cases call for urgent action
With the number of dengue cases soaring every day across the country, hospitals especially those in the capital are struggling to deal with the patients, health officials say while experts suggest immediate steps to control Aedes mosquitoes.
1 dengue patient dead, 431 hospitalised in 24 hours
One dengue patient died while 431 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Dengue patients higher in Rohingya camps than in rest of the country
A total of 39 people have died from dengue in the country so far this year.