Four more people died from dengue in the last 24 hours (from 8:00 am Tuesday to 8:00 am Wednesday), according to the latest daily health bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday. During this period, 1,900 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country.
Ongoing Crisis
According to DGHS data, a total of 1,295 people have died from dengue since the beginning of this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases. Of these, 105 deaths were confirmed as dengue-related after laboratory tests.Since March 15, a cumulative total of 242,907 patients with dengue-like symptoms have been hospitalized nationwide. Of these, 24,723 cases have been confirmed as dengue. Hospitals across the country, both public and private, are currently treating a significant number of patients.
Division-wise Situation
The highest number of deaths in the last 24 hours was reported in the Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions, with two deaths each, totaling four. Additionally, new dengue cases have also been reported in the Sylhet and Chattogram divisions.The DGHS has reiterated its call for intensified mosquito control measures and public awareness campaigns to curb the spread of the disease. Citizens have been advised to seek immediate medical attention if dengue symptoms appear and to eliminate stagnant water around their homes to prevent Aedes mosquito breeding.
