Bangladesh's dengue situation continues to claim lives as the death toll reached 483 on Saturday, following two new fatalities reported in the past 24 hours. According to the latest update from the health authorities, 1,255 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country during this period.

The fresh figures were recorded between 8:00 am Friday and 8:00 am Saturday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data. The total number of dengue cases this year, however, was not explicitly mentioned in the latest report.

Rising toll

The latest numbers come a day after the previous report showed three deaths and 1,960 hospitalizations in 24 hours, bringing the toll to 481 at that time. The steady increase in fatalities indicates that the outbreak has not yet come under control, despite a slight decline in daily hospitalization numbers.

Hospital pressure persists

Hospitals across Dhaka, including Shahid Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital, along with various private facilities, continue to receive a significant number of dengue patients. Physicians have expressed concern that the intensity of the outbreak has not subsided even after the monsoon season.

Health experts have urged local government bodies to intensify efforts to destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. They emphasize that vector control measures must be strengthened alongside public awareness campaigns to curb the spread of the disease.

Prevention measures

Health officials are advising people to remain vigilant about stagnant water around their homes, use mosquito nets, and seek immediate medical attention if fever develops. A coordinated approach involving both government and non-government stakeholders is essential to tackle the ongoing dengue outbreak effectively.