Urgent measures needed to prevent a deadly outbreak

Proper action needed from city corporations, health authorities

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.

2019 was a watershed for dengue, with the highest number of cases ever reported globally. For Bangladesh too, it was a loud wake-up call, with record caseload and deaths. But the government continued with its slumber.

Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous

Preventive measures must be taken immediately and rigorously

14 deaths recorded in first four days of July

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

Health Minister Zahed Maleque today said that about 1,700 people have so far been infected with dengue this year, which is five times the number of infected at the same time last year

Lessons from past years must reflect in decisions by relevant authorities

Authorities must learn from last year’s botched response, and start early preparation

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Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself

Dengue cases are on the rise again, with fatalities recorded almost on a daily basis.

Authorities must remain careful, ensure supply of clean water

The dengue situation deserves proper response from the authorities

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

Seventeen dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least 233 more dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total number of dengue cases this year to 10,090.

A woman dies after she was diagnosed with dengue in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.