DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards

DSCC mayor’s claim about dengue prevention in 2023 raises questions

Pre-emptive measures key to preventing another dengue disaster

Spike in infections feared as many thousands leave cities

The crisis has reached a stage where a victim's family now accepts its fate as an unavoidable misfortune

Many countries including Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil are opting for the Wolbachia method for dengue control.

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it

Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid

The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.

The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness

One dengue patient died while 85 patients were admitted at hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8 am today.

Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today (July 16, 2022) opened a control room to provide free dengue tests and advice regarding the disease to its residents.

At least 49 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (June 29, 2022).

Along with proper medication, the right food intake is essential in fighting dengue and ensuring quick recovery of patients. Through a balanced diet one can not only detoxify the body and improve the platelet count, but also prevent severe complications like gastrointestinal bleeding, dehydration, etc.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will distribute aerosol sprays among the education institutes in the city area free of cost in a bid to protect the students from mosquito bites and dengue fever.

World Health Organization (WHO) expressed its willingness to work jointly with Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) to control dengue prevalence.

A large part of Dhaka South City Corporation is at risk of a dengue outbreak as the carrier of the virus, Aedes mosquito, is present at over one-third of the houses and other structures in that zone, a survey has found.

Guppy fish can be one of the five most effective forms of dengue control, as these tiny fish can be placed in water vessels in and around homes, where they will eat the larvae of dengue-transmitting mosquitoes.