Dengue
104 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Health authorities said that 104 more people were hospitalised with dengue in capital Dhaka in 24 hours until Saturday morning amid a rise in the mosquito-borne disease.
Across Bangladesh, some 422 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment in different hospitals for the disease as of Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The vast majority of them are in the capital.
Read: Dengue: 25 cases in 24 hours
DGHS reports 419 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital, while just three patients were listed outside Dhaka.
Some 1,574patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January – 1,149 of them have been released after recovery.
The recent spike in dengue cases has added to the burden on healthcare providers as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
DGHS spokesman and line director Dr. Nazmul Islam advised testing for dengue as well as coronavirus in case of temperature.
He said medicine should be taken on the advice of a registered doctor only in case of treatment. If necessary, one may contact the hotline number of DGHS.
Read: DGHS daily update: 85 more cases of dengue added
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020. It marked a dramatic and largely unexplained drop from the previous year, which was the worst year on record for dengue in the country.
Official figures state 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better, but it did become endemic. Fatalities almost fell to zero at one stage, before spiking again in 2018, leading to the horrific crisis the following year.
DGHS daily update: 85 more cases of dengue added
Amid a rise in the number of dengue patients, authorities reported 85 more new cases in 24 hours until Friday morning.
Across Bangladesh, some 390 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment for the disease as of Friday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The vast majority of them are in the capital.
DGHS reports 387 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital, while just three patients were listed outside Dhaka.
Some 1,470 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January - 1077 of them have been released after recovery.
READ: 81 dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
The recent spike in dengue cases has added to the burden on healthcare providers as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
DGHS spokesman and line director Dr. Nazmul Islam suggested testing for dengue as well as corona if someone has temperature.
He also asked to take medicine on the advice of a registered doctor only in case of treatment. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS.
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020. It marked a dramatic and largely unexplained drop from the previous year, which was the worst year on record for dengue in the country.
READ: Drives to continue to control dengue: DSCC mayor
Official figures state 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better, but it did become endemic. Fatalities almost fell to zero at one stage, before spiking again in 2018, leading to the horrific crisis the following year.
Dengue: 25 cases in 24 hours
Amid an alarming surge in Covid-19 cases, there is a growing concern over the dengue situation in the country too. Health authorities on Thursday reported 25 new dengue cases in 24 hours.
Some 412 dengue patients are currently undergoing treatment at different government and private hospitals in the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Read: 75 more new cases reported amid Dengue surge
Of them, 409 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital and eight others outside Dhaka.
So far, information about three suspected dengue deaths have been sent to the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), the DGHS said.
Some 1,385 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January, and 951 of them released after recovery.
Bangladesh is seeing a rise in dengue cases when the Covid situation is worsening in the country, with the rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
DGHS spokesman and line director, Prof Dr. Nazmul Islam, Sunday expressed his deep concern over dengue, in a regular heath bulletin on coronavirus.
Read: Amid Covid pandemic dengue could worsen: DGHS
The situation would continue to deteriorate if those responsible for mosquito control across the country do not try their best by all means, Dr Nazmul said.
"If someone has temperature, they should be tested for dengue as well as corona," he added.
"And in case of treatment, medicines must be taken on the advice of a registered doctor only. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS."
A total of 1,193 cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths were reported in 2020.
According to official figures, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Read: Drives to continue to control dengue: DSCC mayor
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000 when it claimed 93 lives. In the following three years, the fatalities almost fell to zero.
However, the mosquito-borne viral infection struck again in 2018, killing 26 and infecting 10,148 people.
13 new dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
Amid an alarming surge in Covid-19 cases, there is a growing concern over the dengue situation in the country. Authorities on Wednesday reported 13 more new dengue cases in 24 hours.
Some 406 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different government and private hospitals in the country, as of Wednesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 398 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital and eight others outside Dhaka.
Also read: 75 more new cases reported amid Dengue surge
So far, information about three suspected dengue deaths have been sent to the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), the DGHS said.
Some 1,360 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January, and 951 of them have been released after recovery.
Bangladesh is seeing a rise in dengue cases when the Covid situation is worsening in the country, with the rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
DGHS spokesman and line director, Prof Dr. Nazmul Islam, Sunday expressed his deep concern over dengue, in a regular heath bulletin on coronavirus.
The situation would continue to deteriorate if those responsible for mosquito control across the country do not try their best by all means, Dr Nazmul said.
Also read: Amid Covid pandemic dengue could worsen: DGHS
"If someone has temperature, they should be tested for dengue as well as corona," he added.
"And in case of treatment, medicines must be taken on the advice of a registered doctor only. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS."
A total of 1,193 cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths were reported in 2020.
According to official figures, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000 when it claimed 93 lives. In the following three years, the fatalities almost fell to zero.
However, the mosquito-borne viral infection struck again in 2018, killing 26 and infecting 10,148 people.
75 more new cases reported amid Dengue surge
Amid the growing concern over Denuge situation in Bangladesh, authorities reported 75 more new cases in 24 hours until Monday morning.
Some 403 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment at different government and private hospitals in the country as of Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 398 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while five others outside Dhaka.
Also read: Amid Covid pandemic dengue could worsen: DGHS
Some 1,282 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January and 877 of them have been released after recovery.
Bangladesh is seeing the rise in Denuge cases when the Covid situation turned more devastating with the spread of highly contagious Delta variant.
DGHS spokesman and line director, Prof. Dr. Nazmul Islam on Sunday expressed his deep concern regarding dengue, at a regular heath bulletin on coronavirus.
Also read: 81 dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
The situation would continue to deteriorate if those responsible for mosquito control across the country do not try their best by all means, Dr. Nazmul said.
He advised the people to be much more aware in preventing dengue.
He said, if someone has a fever, they should be tested for dengue as well as corona.
And in case of treatment, the medicine must be taken on the advice of a registered doctor. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS.
A total of 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths were reported in 2020.
According to official figures, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000 when it claimed 93 lives. In the following three years, the fatalities almost fell to zero.
However, the mosquito-borne viral infection struck again in 2018, killing 26, and infecting 10,148 people.
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Amid Covid pandemic dengue could worsen: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has warned that the country’s dengue situation could worsen amid the out-of-control surge in coronavirus infections across the country.
DGHS spokesman and line director, Prof. Dr. Nazmul Islam on Sunday expressed his deep concern regarding dengue, at a regular heath bulletin on coronavirus.
He said, "Coronavirus situation in the country is on the rise now. If the dengue situation deteriorates, it will be difficult for us to handle it."
The situation would continue to deteriorate if those responsible for mosquito control across the country do not try their best by all means, Dr. Nazmul said.
He advised the people to be much more aware in preventing dengue.
READ: 81 dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
Everything including the rooftop flowerpots, the drains outside the houses should be kept clean.
The commode in the bathroom, buckets or anything else should not be left with water in them, especially if the house remains unoccupied for three days or more.
As aedes mosquitoes mainly bite during the day he also suggested day-time use of mosquito-nets while sleeping.
He said, if someone has a fever, they should be tested for dengue as well as corona.
READ: Drives to continue to control dengue: DSCC mayor
And in case of treatment, the medicine must be taken on the advice of a registered doctor. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS.
81 dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
Amid a rise in the number of dengue patients, authorities reported 81 more new cases in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
Some 336 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment at different government and private hospitals in the country as of Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 331 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while five others outside Dhaka.
Some 1139 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January and 801 of them have been released after recovery.
The recent spike in dengue cases has added to the worries as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The ongoing drives will continue in Dhaka South City Corporation areas to control dengue, said its mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Wednesday.
He said this while exchanging views with journalists after inaugurating an interim waste disposal center at Tantibazar intersection in Ward 36 of the city.
READ: 48 dengue cases reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
"Dengue situation is now under conrol although the number of dengue patients is a bit more this time due to heavy rainfall," the mayor said.
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020.
According to official figures, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000 when it claimed 93 lives. In the following three years, the fatalities almost fell to zero.
READ: Drives to continue to control dengue: DSCC mayor
However, the mosquito-borne viral infection struck again in 2018, killing 26, and infecting 10,148 people.
Ready to check any possible dengue outbreak: Minister Tajul
Mobile court drives will be conducted in the two city corporations of capital Dhaka soon in an effort to control any possible dengue outbreak, said Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam.
“A meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday to take necessary steps in this regard. After repeated attempts to raise awareness among people over any dengue outbreak, people do not take it seriously. That’s why mobile court drives will be conducted to control the spread of dengue,” he said.
Read: Risk of dengue outbreak rises amid lockdown
“Legal action will be taken against those if anyone is found responsible for breeding Aedes mosquitoes and breaching government directives through fine and other punishment, no matter whether the establishments are owned by the government or not. You’ve no right to harm the lives and property of people,” Tajul warned.
“We should be aware of stagnant water as it is the breeding place of the Aedes mosquito. It’s possible to destroy the larvae of Aedes mosquitoes by using kerosene,” the minister suggested.
Tajul went on saying, “After learning lessons from the bitter experience of the 2019 dengue outbreak, we’ve taken effective measures in 2020, and we had been able to control the outbreak of dengue. Besides, the ministry will appoint adequate manpower, including pesticides, fogging machines and magistrates to operate the mobile courts this time.”
Read: 32 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
“If we work in a coordinated way, it can be possible to control Aedes mosquitoes, and the mayors of the two city corporations are working with sincerity. We need the awareness of people to make the plan a success. Or else, it’s not possible to control mosquitoes through drives,” he added.
Mobile court drives will be conducted within two or one days for controlling any possible dengue menace in the two city corporations. Ten magistrates have been appointed for conducting mobile court drives, said the minister.
“The number of dengue patients is increasing day by day in the two city corporations alongside the death rate. Panic has gripped the city dwellers over dengue,” he said.
According to sources at the two city corporations, 536 people have been found infected with dengue till July 7 and the number of cases in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is higher than that of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
Read: 53 more Dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
Talking to DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam, he said, “A ten-day anti-mosquito drive was conducted from June 1 to June 12 this year. The drive to take legal action against any establishment will continue.”
“Everyone should be aware of controlling dengue, aedes mosquito and Chikungunya. People should check for stagnant water on the rooftops of buildings, flower vases and other abandoned places. We should keep our houses and other places clean to ensure stop breeding of Aedes mosquitoes,” Atiqul added.
He also urged people to clear stagnant water within three days.
Meanwhile, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, said, “Mobile court drives are being conducted to kill mosquitoes and the activities will be brought under a dynamic system as we’ve seen a surge in dengue cases in the city. We’ll strengthen monitoring in wards. We’ve asked the city councillors to talk to the owners and owners’ associations of flats and apartments and the general secretaries of the associations to allow workers so that they can spread medicines.”
Taposh added: “Sometimes we noticed stagnant water in the middle of two buildings and different abandoned things. We should clean up those for destroying aedes larvae.”
Chief Health Officer of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Brig Gen Zobaidur Rahman said, “Our drive will continue and we’ve the data of those house owners where we’ve got Aedes larvae and now we’ve alerted them after sending SMS to them.”
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Bangladesh reported 48 dengue cases in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
Some 179 patients diagnosed with dengue are currently receiving treatment at different government and private hospitals across the country till then.
The recent spike in dengue cases has compounded worries among people as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
53 more Dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
Authorities reported 53 more dengue cases in 24 hours until Sunday morning even if anti-mosquito drives continues in the capital city.
The recent spike in dengue cases has added to the worries as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Some 190 patients diagnosed with dengue are currently receiving treatment at different government and private hospitals across the country as of Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Also read: 48 more dengue cases reported in Bangladesh
Of them, one patient is receiving treatment at a hospital outside Dhaka.
All the new patients were reported of being admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, and no one was reported to be hospitalized outside Dhaka during the period.
So far, 726 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January and 536 of them have been released after recovery.
Also read: 36 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020.
According to official figures, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000 when it claimed 93 lives. In the following three years, the fatalities almost fell to zero.
However, the mosquito-borne viral infection struck again in 2018, killing 26, and infecting 10,148 people.
48 more dengue cases reported in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 48 more dengue cases in 24 hours until Saturday morning.
The recent spike in dengue cases has added to the worries as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Some 179 patients diagnosed with dengue are currently receiving treatment at different government and private hospitals across the country as of Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Also read: 36 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
Of them, one patient is receiving treatment at a hospital outside Dhaka.
All the new patients were reported to have admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, and no one was said to be hospitalized outside Dhaka during the period.
So far, 673 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January and 494 of them have been released after recovery.
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020.
According to official figures, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Also read: DSCC drive: Aedes larvae found in 5 buildings including DOM-INNO’s
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000 when it claimed 93 lives. In the following three years, the fatalities almost fell to zero.
However, the mosquito-borne viral infection struck again in 2018, killing 26, and infecting 10,148 people.