Dengue
Dengue: 5 more die, 629 hospitalised in 24hrs
Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 509 this year.
Among the recent fatalities, two took place in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), while one occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and two in Dhaka Division (outside the city corporations).
During the period, 629 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
This year’s death toll from dengue surpasses 500
Of them, 112 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 92 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
As of now, 2,431 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.
Since January 1, 2024, a total of 94,314 dengue cases have been reported.
Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.
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67 cases of Chikungunya, 11 cases of Zika virus reported this year: IEDCR
Bangladesh has recorded 67 cases of Chikungunya and 11 cases of Zika virus in the country this year, according to a report of The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).Dr Halimur Rashid, line director of IEDCR, disclosed the information at a press briefing held at Mohakhali on Monday.Dr. Abu Zafar, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) was present.“Ninety percent of those infected with the Zika virus show no symptoms and the mortality rate from this disease is zero. However, we must remain vigilant about this matter as both Chikungunya and Zika viruses spread through Aedes mosquitoes,” said the DGHS DG.He also urged all to remain aware about the two diseases and keep houses neat and clean. “There is no reason to be much worried over Zika and Chikungunya,” he said.Mentioning that the dengue cases and deaths are higher compared to other time of the year, Dr Zafar said dengue is not being given proper attention, causing a rise in the number of fatalities.Dengue cases continue to rise during this period due to climate change, he said.
3 more die of dengue, 354 hospitalised in 24hrsPatients infected with dengue do not come to the hospital unless the condition deteriorates and so they go into shock in a very short time, he said.
The mortality rate is rising due to the delay in seeking hospital care, he added.The highest number of deaths from dengue is recorded in Dhaka among people aged between 20 to 40 while in Chattogram, the mortality rate is comparatively higher among children than the elderly people, he said.
Seven more die of dengue
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3 more die of dengue, 675 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 488 this year.
The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
During the period, 675 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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Of them, 157 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 155 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
As of now, 3,102 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 91,469 dengue cases have been reported.
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Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.
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3 more die of dengue, 354 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year.
The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
During the period, 354 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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Of them, 91 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 45 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3,028 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.
A total of 90,794 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
11 more die of dengue, highest in a day this year
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
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Seven more die of dengue
Seven more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 482 this year.
In the recent fatalities, two occurred in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), one in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), two in the Dhaka division, and one each in the Khulna and Barishal divisions (outside the city corporations).
During the period, 837 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 171 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 115 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3,265 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.
A total of 90,440 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
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Dengue claims 4 more lives in 24hrs
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 475 this year.
In the recent fatalities, two occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and two in Barishal division (outside the city corporation).
During the period, 888 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 188 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 105 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3, 325 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.
A total of 89, 603 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
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10 more die of dengue
Ten more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 448 this year.
In the recent fatalities, three occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), four in the Dhaka division (outside the city corporations), and one each in the Chattogram and Barishal divisions (outside the city corporations).
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During the period, 886 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 206 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 167 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3, 808 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.
A total of 85,712 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
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Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
1 week ago
2 more die of dengue, 458 hospitalised
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 438 this year.
In the recent fatalities, one occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and the other in the Khulna Division (outside the city corporation).
During the period, 458 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 114 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 67 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3, 870 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.
A total of 84,826 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
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Dengue: 5 more die, 1034 hospitalised
Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 427 this year.
In the recent fatalities, one was reported in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), one in Barishal Division (outside of the city corporation) and two in the Khulna Division (outside the city corporation).
During the period, 1,034 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 187 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 160 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
A total of 83,154 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
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3 more die of dengue
Three more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 300 this year.
In the recent fatalities, two were reported in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and one in Mymensingh division (excluding city corporations).
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During this period, 382 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 148 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 28 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Currently, 3,961 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 62,199 dengue cases have been reported.
Last year was particularly severe, with 1,705 deaths recorded, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.
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