Dengue cases have surged alarmingly in Meherpur, with over 400 cases reported in just one and a half months. The outbreak is largely attributed to the absence of mosquito eradication efforts, lack of preparedness by local authorities, and insufficient public awareness campaigns. The dengue outbreak has overwhelmed healthcare facilities. Every day,
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Sharp rise in dengue cases strains healthcare system
The number of dengue patients and fatalities continues to spike across the country this year too with hospitals struggling to provide treatment to the growing number of patients due to insufficient facilities. Experts fear that the dengue situation may worsen in October when the hospitals and clinics are already overwhelmed with
Pregnant woman dies of dengue in Chattogram
A 22-year-old pregnant woman has died of dengue in Chattogram, said Civil Surgeon's Office on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was Umme Hani Akter. Her husband, Md. Jewe , said they were both admitted to the hospital last Thursday after being diagnosed with dengue. They were receiving treatment in a cabin and on Saturday
Dengue: One dies, 615 hospitlaised in 24hrs
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 97 this year. During the period, 615 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among them, 175 dengue
One dengue patient dies, 463 hospitalized inc
One dengue patient died and 463 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. “During the period, 193 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 270 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital,” said a press release issued by the Directorate
Dengue: 3 more die; 358 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more death were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 91 this year. During the period, 358 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 57 dengue
Outpatient services resume in full swing at DMCH, Suhrawardy Hospital
The outpatient services at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital resumed in full swing on Wednesday. DMCH Director Brigadier General Asaduzzaman Khan confirmed UNB of the resumption of outpatient services. Visiting the hospital, UNB correspondent found that the emergency department was crowded with patients. Although it had partially resumed
Dengue: 3 more die, 478 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 86 this year. During the period, 478 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new patients,
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Four die of dengue; 346 hospitalised in 24hrs
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 83 this year. During the period, 346 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new patients,