Dengue death toll breaks 2021 record in 10 months
The annual death toll from dengue in Bangladesh has broken the previous record of 105 in 2021 in just the first 10 months of this year as seven more dengue patients died in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 106.
During the past 24 hours, 864 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever as cases continued to increase, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of the new patients, 565 were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka and 299 to hospitals in other districts.
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Some 3,304 dengue patients, including 2,247 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country.
Public Health Expert Dr Abu Jamil Foisal told The Business Standard that the dengue situation is aggravating this year and people are dying every day.
He suggested for dengue test and hospitalisation if anyone catches a fever and develops dangerous symptoms.
He stressed prevention to reduce mortality from dengue. He also suggested using mosquito nets and mosquito repellent cream to stay safe.
Dr Jamil called for a more proactive role of the city corporations in mosquito control at the dengue hotspots.
On 21 June, the DGHS reported the first death of the season from the viral disease.
This year, the directorate has recorded 27,802 dengue cases and 24,392 recoveries so far.
