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Dengue outbreak: Heavy caseloads straining hospitals (opens the original)
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Safia, mother of 22-year-old Md Sahadat, sat anxiously beside her son’s hospital bed as he battled dengue after undergoing a surgery. “My son underwent surgery at the ENT and Head-Neck Cancer Hospital and Institute in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, on September 17. He was recovering well. But he was diagnosed with dengue three days ago and has since been undergoing treatment at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital,” said Safia, who came from Bhola. Md Maruf, a resident of Atibazar, Ke
Dengue deaths up 12-fold, cases over 15 times in 7 years (opens the original)
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Bangladesh has recorded a sharp rise in dengue deaths and cases in recent years compared with the 18-year period from 2000 to 2018. From 2000 to 2018, the country recorded 296 dengue deaths and 50,208 cases. In the following seven years and nine months, the figures rose to 3,466 deaths and 7,86,091 cases. The death toll was about 11.71 times the earlier figure, while reported cases were about 15.66 times higher. Meanwhile, at least six dengue patients died and 1,868 others were hospitalised in t
Surge in dengue deaths breaks monthly records (opens the original)
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At least 52 dengue patients died in the first 13 days of September, the highest monthly toll recorded so far this year, raising fresh concerns over the worsening dengue situation in the country. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 149 dengue patients died while 51,837 others were hospitalised as of yesterday. Health experts say late hospitalisation, inappropriate treatment and the vulnerability of high-risk groups are major factors contributing to rising dengue deaths
Dengue spreads amid weak mosquito control (opens the original)
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Despite spending around Tk 825 crore on mosquito control over the last 11 years, Dhaka’s two city corporations have failed to prevent recurring outbreaks of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. Dhaka North City Corporation spent nearly Tk 549.50 crore on pesticides, clearing weeds and water bodies, and purchasing equipment, while Dhaka South City Corporation spent around Tk 275.35 crore on similar activities. This year, DNCC has proposed Tk 142 crore and DSCC Tk 58 crore for mosquito contro
Dengue takes heavier toll on young people (opens the original)
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Teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 30 accounted for around 42 percent of all dengue cases reported this year, making them the most affected age group. Experts attributed the high number of infections mainly to their greater mobility and frequent exposure to different environments. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 40,044 dengue patients had been hospitalised across the country as of Friday morning, while 111 had died. Of the cases, 5,415 patients were aged 16-20,
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