So far, the country has already recorded 44 deaths and 3,651 hospitalisations from dengue this year. With ongoing intermittent rains, experts fear the situation could worsen if immediate actions are not taken.
Can DNCC’s cash-for-waste initiative help tackle dengue?
The number of dengue patients will be higher this year than last year and most of the cases will be from outside Dhaka, said experts.
How much worse does the situation have to get to be taken seriously
The demand for anti-mosquito products, such as coils, aerosol sprays, nets and rackets, has increased in Bangladesh as people are looking to avoid dengue fever amid the recent outbreak, according to businesspeople.
Are we becoming complacent regarding our love-hate living arrangement with mosquitoes?
Heed experts’ advice to prevent another deadly outbreak
The country has already seen the death of 12 dengue patients before the beginning of the monsoon, while 1,261 others were hospitalised till yesterday. The numbers indicate alarming signs of a massive dengue outbreak this year.
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So far, the country has already recorded 44 deaths and 3,651 hospitalisations from dengue this year. With ongoing intermittent rains, experts fear the situation could worsen if immediate actions are not taken.
Can DNCC’s cash-for-waste initiative help tackle dengue?
The number of dengue patients will be higher this year than last year and most of the cases will be from outside Dhaka, said experts.
How much worse does the situation have to get to be taken seriously
The demand for anti-mosquito products, such as coils, aerosol sprays, nets and rackets, has increased in Bangladesh as people are looking to avoid dengue fever amid the recent outbreak, according to businesspeople.
Are we becoming complacent regarding our love-hate living arrangement with mosquitoes?
Heed experts’ advice to prevent another deadly outbreak
The country has already seen the death of 12 dengue patients before the beginning of the monsoon, while 1,261 others were hospitalised till yesterday. The numbers indicate alarming signs of a massive dengue outbreak this year.
Good morning. If you are wondering about the global economy and Bangladesh’s 2023 outlook then you know famine has been a hot topic in the news. Tune into our Viewsroom discussion on whether there is an actual possibility a famine. Elsewhere, Donald Trump has announced his third run for presidency. And here are other quick things to know as you start your day.
At least five dengue patients died while 873 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning (October 31, 2022).