dengue Bangladesh
Rising dengue deaths / Reinfection, late hospitalisation to blame: experts
With the deaths of 23 dengue patients over the last four days, experts have said late hospitalisation and reinfections are some of the main causes of this year’s fatalities.
More than 600 dengue cases reported in a day; 1 more die
The number of dengue cases in the country has crossed 600 in a single day for the first time this year, as experts urge authorities to take urgent measures to control the spread of the disease
Flagging drives letting Aedes bite
Amid a dearth of local government representatives, anti-mosquito campaigns have become irregular which according to experts may lead to a deadly dengue outbreak very soon.
Anti-mosquito drives slow down due to unrest
Anti-mosquito drives have either remained completely suspended in some areas or been slowed down since the recent unrest in the country centring the quota reform protests.
Why has combating dengue become a Herculean task?
Preventing dengue does not depend solely upon the activities of city authorities.
Dengue Cases Last Week: Over 72pc deaths due to shock syndrome
As many as 89 dengue patients died last week alone. Meanwhile, at least 20,155 dengue cases were reported during this time. Of this, 14,436 patients are from outside Dhaka, while the rest 5,719 patients are from the capital.
Dengue Outbreak: This month already deadlier than August
Health experts had termed August the deadliest month in terms of dengue cases and fatalities. But the numbers have climbed even higher this month.
Dengue Outbreak / Of lost loved ones and incomplete goodbyes
Asrafullah Jamal, a dengue patient being treated at the capital’s Kurmitola General Hospital, had a difficult time bidding farewell to his son, Kazem Ashraf.
Active monsoon may help spread dengue further
At a time when the country is already grappling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, the current active monsoon conditions may contribute to the further spread of the mosquito-borne disease this month, say experts.
Reinfection, late hospitalisation to blame: experts
With the deaths of 23 dengue patients over the last four days, experts have said late hospitalisation and reinfections are some of the main causes of this year’s fatalities.
More than 600 dengue cases reported in a day; 1 more die
The number of dengue cases in the country has crossed 600 in a single day for the first time this year, as experts urge authorities to take urgent measures to control the spread of the disease
Flagging drives letting Aedes bite
Amid a dearth of local government representatives, anti-mosquito campaigns have become irregular which according to experts may lead to a deadly dengue outbreak very soon.
Anti-mosquito drives slow down due to unrest
Anti-mosquito drives have either remained completely suspended in some areas or been slowed down since the recent unrest in the country centring the quota reform protests.
Why has combating dengue become a Herculean task?
Preventing dengue does not depend solely upon the activities of city authorities.
Dengue Cases Last Week: Over 72pc deaths due to shock syndrome
As many as 89 dengue patients died last week alone. Meanwhile, at least 20,155 dengue cases were reported during this time. Of this, 14,436 patients are from outside Dhaka, while the rest 5,719 patients are from the capital.
Dengue Outbreak: This month already deadlier than August
Health experts had termed August the deadliest month in terms of dengue cases and fatalities. But the numbers have climbed even higher this month.
Of lost loved ones and incomplete goodbyes
Asrafullah Jamal, a dengue patient being treated at the capital’s Kurmitola General Hospital, had a difficult time bidding farewell to his son, Kazem Ashraf.
Active monsoon may help spread dengue further
At a time when the country is already grappling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, the current active monsoon conditions may contribute to the further spread of the mosquito-borne disease this month, say experts.
Should Bangladesh try Wolbachia?
Many countries including Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil are opting for the Wolbachia method for dengue control.