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

Pre-emptive measures key to preventing another dengue disaster

The deaths from dengue this year crossed 200 yesterday, the highest figure in a single year since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the country.

With the number of dengue cases soaring every day across the country, hospitals especially those in the capital are struggling to deal with the patients, health officials say while experts suggest immediate steps to control Aedes mosquitoes.

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

The first death from dengue this year was reported today (June 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).