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.
The number of dengue patients is increasing across the country as 1,870 more new people are hospitalised with the deadly-mosquito borne disease in 24 hours till 8:00 am.
Dengue continues to spread with another 1,649 hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
With dengue cases rising fast even outside Dhaka, experts now fear that a second variety of Aedes mosquito is responsible for the rapid spread of the viral disease.
Scientists of Atomic Energy Research Establishment under the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) have developed an effective method of controlling aedes mosquitoes which transmits dengue virus.
Eminent doctors have called upon city dwellers to remain extra-cautious while celebrating Eid-ul-Azha outside Dhaka, as they feared that the disease may spread in rural areas during the upcoming vacation.
Rabbi’s dengue fever has left him and his family devastated. The nine-year-old boy, living with his parents in Tejgaon, started having a fever on Monday. The temperature kept going up and the
Two pregnant women have died of dengue fever during treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka.
Nagorik Oikya, one of the partners of Jatiya Oikyafront, blames the government for its negligence in preventing dengue fever, rape incidents and reducing sufferings of flood affected people.
Calling upon the people to remain calm, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the process to bring effective medicine to eliminate Aedes mosquito is underway.
The number of dengue infected patients in different districts is increasing alarmingly, indicating that the disease is quickly spreading across the country. Over 1,250 dengue patients have been identified in Chattogram, Feni, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Narsingdi,
