Dhaka: At least eight dengue patients died and 994 new patients were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the past 24 hours till this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that during the period, 119 dengue patients were hospitalised in Barishal division, 65 in Chattogram, 238 in Dhaka division, 236 in Dhaka North city, and 148 in Dhaka South. Additionally, 74 were admitted in Khulna, 61 in Rajshahi, 46 in Mymensingh, one in Sylhet, and six in Rangpur division.
The DGHS data revealed that with these new deaths, the total number of dengue-related fatalities has risen to 407, while the total number of cases has reached 78,595. This year’s statistics are part of an ongoing battle against dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease that has significantly impacted the country.
In contrast, last year the country recorded 1,705 dengue-related deaths and a total of 321,179 dengue cases, showcasing the per
sistent challenge the health authorities face in controlling the outbreak. Efforts continue to address this public health challenge, as officials work towards reducing the spread and impact of dengue across affected regions.