dengue in Bangladesh
No dengue deaths in 24 hours
After several months of continuous dengue fever-related deaths, the country reported zero fatalities in the 24-hour period leading up to Wednesday morning.
However, 67 patients were hospitalised during this period, raising the number of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 100,558 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
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Among the new cases, 12 were reported in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 12 others were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
The dengue death toll this year stands at 565.
Currently, 935 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country.
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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.
20 hours ago
5 more die of dengue
Five 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 541 this year.
Among the recent fatalities, two occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), one in Chattogram Division, and one in Rangpur Division (outside the city corporations).
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During the period, 344 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 69 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 70 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
As of now, 1,840 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.
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Since January 1, 2024, a total of 97,947 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.
1 week ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
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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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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 month ago
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.
1 month ago
Dengue claims 4 more lives in 24 hours
Four more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 290 this year.
In the recent fatalities, two were reported in Chattogram Division, and one each in Dhaka Division (excluding city corporation) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
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During this period, 1,154 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 250 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 147 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Currently, 3,966 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 60,574 dengue cases have been reported.
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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.
1 month ago
Dengue: 3 more die; 1,197 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 280 this year.
In the recent fatalities, two were reported in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
During this period, 1,197additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 254 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 151 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Currently, 3,970 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 58,108 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.
1 month ago
Six more die of dengue, 1,248 hospitalised
Six more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 277 this year.
In the recent fatalities, two were reported in the Dhaka Division (excluding city corporations), with one each in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Rangpur, and Barishal Division (also excluding city corporations).
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During this period, 1,248 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 278 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 167 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Currently, 3,984 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 56,911 dengue cases have been reported.
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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.
1 month ago