Dengue spike rings caution

At least 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in different hospitals across the country yesterday, indicating a rising trend.

According to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), along with the 17 new cases, 46 dengue patients have been hospitalised since the beginning of June.

The total number of dengue patients this year stands at 398.

61 dengue patients are still undergoing treatment.

Experts suggested that city corporations should take extensive measures immediately to control Aedes mosquitoes, as they are expecting a major outbreak.

A pre-monsoon survey conducted by DGHS between March 23 and April 4 found three DSCC wards to be at "high risk".

It also found 10 wards o be at a "medium risk" of an outbreak.

Nine wards in DNCC are at "medium risk".