dengue

Take immediate steps to prevent dengue: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to check mosquitoes, in order to prevent dengue across the country.
Dengue claims man’s life in Barishal

A dengue patient died while undergoing treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal.
Dengue patient dies in Dhaka

An 11-year-old girl, who was diagnosed with dengue fever, dies at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
Dengue: More than 1,000 dead in Philippines

Much is still to be desired from the efforts of local governments to stop the dengue epidemic as the number of cases has risen to nearly 250,000 nationwide with more than 1,000 dead, over a third them children.
Woman dies of dengue in Khulna

A female dengue patient dies while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Khulna.
2 die of dengue in Chattogram, Khulna

Two persons die of mosquito-borne disease dengue fever in Chattogram and Khulna.
As the world warms up, dengue could spread

Scientists expect warming temperatures will lead to worse dengue outbreaks in places the disease already lurks, and outbreaks in brand new places.
Could data help us tell Dengue’s future?

2019 is one of the worst years for dengue outbreaks. Scientists and officials are looking for new ways to use data to predict the deadly disease.
2 die of dengue in Satkhira

Two persons have died of dengue fever while 308 others have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease so far in Satkhira, doctors say.
Non-critical patients crowd dist hospitals

Hospitals at district and divisional headquarters are seeing a huge surge of dengue patients referred from upazila hospitals for better treatment. Civil Surgeon of Patuakhali Dr Hedayatul Islam said, “Many dengue patients are being referred to district hospitals from upazila health
Woman die of dengue fever at DMCH

A woman dies of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
DSCC giving all efforts to control dengue outbreak: Mayor

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is giving its all efforts to control the dengue outbreak by the first week of September, its Mayor Sayeed Khokon expresses hope.
Aedes breeding ground found at 9 buildings in Dhaka

Mobile courts have fined owners of nine buildings Tk 2.28 lakh after Aedes mosquito larvae were found on their buildings’ premises.
Dengue claims 4 more lives across country

Four more people have died of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Faridpur districts.
Stay alert, keep surroundings clean to prevent dengue: PM

Terming the dengue outbreak a big problem, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the people of the country to remain aware about the mosquito-borne disease and keep their houses and surroundings clean to check the breeding of aedes mosquitoes.
2 die of dengue in Faridpur

Two persons including a college student die of dengue fever while being treated at Faridpur Medical College Hospital (FMCH) today.
1,719 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 1,719 patients infected with dengue are admitted to hospitals in the last 24 hours across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 including physician die of dengue in Dhaka

Three more persons including a physician have died after being infected with mosquito-borne disease at different hospitals in Dhaka.
Dengue Outbreak: Little time for other patients

Sharna Akhtar, 18, who had swallowed poison, was in a critical stage when she was brought to the Mugda General Hospital last week.
Dengue: All you need to know

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.
Eid leave of health service dept employees cancelled

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.
2,348 more dengue patients in 24hrs

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.
Destroy breeding grounds of Aedes: Kolkata deputy mayor

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.
Number of dengue patients decreasing: Health minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque claims that the number of patients being infected with dengue fever is coming down across the country.
2,065 more dengue patients in 24hrs

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.
District hospitals short on dengue detection kits

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.
Adult Aedes: Capital sees 14-fold rise compared to pre-monsoon

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.
Dengue claims 5 more lives

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.
Dengue: 1,870 more hospitalised in 24hrs

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 cases keep surging

Dengue continues to spread with another 1,649 hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.