dengue 2023

Dengue: 4 more die, 188 hospitalised in a day

Of the deaths, two were reported in Dhaka

Early action vital to prevent another deadly dengue outbreak

Authorities must undertake preventive measures without delay

Deadliest dengue year demands accountability

Bangladesh cannot afford a repetition of such a deplorable management of a dengue outbreak.

Dengue: 4 more die, 413 hospitalised in a day

At least four more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

How did Bangladesh end up with its deadliest dengue outbreak?

The government's approach to dealing with the ongoing dengue outbreak in the country seems rather apathetic.

Dengue: 13 more die, 2,327 hospitalised in a day  

Of the deaths, six were reported in the capital

A ray of hope amid grim statistics

Mohakhali dengue hospital shows the importance of proper medical facilities

Innovative approaches to preventing dengue

Advancements in genetic engineering have led to the development of genetically modified mosquitoes that are resistant to dengue virus infection.

A record we did not want

Authorities still failing to use effective measures to contain dengue.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Understanding the difference between dengue, flu, and COVID-19

With the onset of monsoon, torrential rains, and extreme hot weather, it looks like different viral diseases are making their rounds.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Another day, another dengue record

Authorities must hold to account those failing to control dengue surge

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

A people sidelined by its politicians

Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Why is our drive against dengue so unscientific?

Science, not bureaucracy, must be the driving force behind our fight against dengue.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

No alternative to a long-term plan

We need a comprehensive, long-term policy for addressing dengue and other weather-based diseases.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Dengue situation shows why our health sector needs an overhaul

The authorities should investigate and identify what has brought this sector to its knees.

August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

Amid inflation, pre-elections, and dengue, Bangladesh is in a fix

All this means that the people will not see an end to their financial woes anytime soon.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

14 more die of dengue, 2,653 hospitalised

Among the deaths, 10 were in Dhaka

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

A nation off-guard: Why is dengue still a non-issue?

Can we respond to a public health crisis with the same urgency as the crisis over our electoral future?

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Time to declare a health emergency over dengue surge

Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous