Three people have died from dengue fever in the country in the last 24 hours (from Wednesday to Thursday morning), while 1,960 patients were admitted to hospitals with the mosquito-borne disease during the same period. The information was revealed in the dengue report published by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.
Division-wise Breakdown
According to the report, the Dhaka division (including Dhaka city) recorded the highest number of hospitalizations in the last 24 hours, with 924 patients. Following that, 261 patients were admitted in Chattogram division, 224 in Khulna, 216 in Rajshahi, 185 in Barishal, 76 in Mymensingh, 63 in Rangpur, and 11 in Sylhet.Yearly Statistics
The report also detailed the cumulative number of dengue cases and fatalities from January 1 of this year up to today. The DGHS stated that necessary measures are being taken by the government to manage the dengue situation.Health experts have emphasized that there is no alternative to mosquito control and raising public awareness to prevent dengue. They have urged infected patients to seek medical attention promptly.
