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.
Sharna Akhtar, 18, who had swallowed poison, was in a critical stage when she was brought to the Mugda General Hospital last week.
As dengue fever is turning into a severe health crisis across the country, it is important that you know about the disease, how it spreads, and what you should do to minimise the risk of the disease.
As per directives of Minister of Health and Family Welfare Zahid Malik, all officials and employees of the health service division and directorates/organisations under the ministry have been asked to remain at their work stations from August 9 to 17 to strengthen and integrate ongoing activities to combat the dengue situation.
Dengue cases are increasing across the country as around 2,348 more new patients were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne deadly virus in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today.
Kolkata Deputy Mayor Atin Ghosh suggests the Dhaka north city mayor to put importance in destroying the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquito instead of using insecticides to this end.
Health Minister Zahid Maleque claims that the number of patients being infected with dengue fever is coming down across the country.
Dengue cases are increasing across the country as around 2,065 more new patients are hospitalised with the mosquito-borne deadly virus in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Monday.
Public health professionals in several districts have demanded an urgent supply of dengue detection kits as they are struggling to deal with a surge of patients due to the kit shortage.
The adult female Aedes mosquito population in the capital is now around 14 times higher than it was in the pre-monsoon period, a government survey has found.
The Central Police Hospital in Rajarbagh, which sees an average of 200 patients a day, has been without the NS1 kits needed for dengue detection since July 30.
