As the dengue situation has taken an alarming turn across the country, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) urged people to be careful and focus on ensuring that their surroundings are clean. It also urged people not to panic over the alarming rise of dengue, said a handout of PID issued on Tuesday. The DGHS also asked to follow some guidelines to combat the dengue outbreak. TIB disappointed over two city corporations' initiatives to prevent dengue in Dhaka Symptoms of dengue The DGHS asked to consult doctors on suspicion of dengue after seeing symptoms alongside 104 degree body temperature. These are: severe headache, pain in the back of the eyes, muscle and joint ache, nausea and rash. Severe symptoms of dengue The body temperature of a dengue patient may decrease abnormally between three to seven days after being infected with dengue. There may also be severe stomach ache, frequent vomiting, vomit with blood, feeling depressed or restless. Personal awareness DGHS guidelines also advised to keep the doors and windows of houses and offices shut and covering the body to avoid mosquito bites. Raising awareness in the community The guidelines call for raising awareness among families, neighbours and communities to prevent dengue and ask everyone to engage in a cleanliness drive. This year’s dengue death toll rises to 67 with two deaths in 24 hours Steps to stop breeding of mosquitoes Water should not be allowed to accumulate in the field or on the road in and around the house or in any place. Standing water in containers must be thrown out, said DGHS.   Flower pots, plastic containers, abandoned tyres, plastic drums, clay pots, buckets, discarded coconut shells, and battery cells should be dry so that the Aedes mosquitoes cannot lay eggs in these. Unused containers should be turned aside and mosquito nets should be used during the day and night. Nearest healthcare centre should be contacted if someone is infected with dengue. Best Foods to Increase Platelets in Dengue Fever Meanwhile, seven more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning – the highest single-day casualties from the mosquito-borne disease this year. The new casualties have raised the number of dengue fatalities in Bangladesh to 83 this year. During the period, 1,054 more patients – highest single-day tally reported this year – were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). So far, the DGHS has recorded 14,897 dengue cases, 11,511 recoveries. According to DGHS tally, Bangladesh has recorded 70 out of 83 dengue casualties in the months of June and July.    

Another 112 patients were hospitalized with dengue fever across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. With no new deaths reported during the period, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease this year remained unchanged at 83, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 99 were undergoing treatment in Dhaka hospitals while the remaining 13 cases were reported from outside the division. Of the deceased, 77 people died in Dhaka division alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one each in Rajshahi and Mymensingh division. Read: Dengue claimed 1 more life in Bangladesh, 183 more hospitalized in 24 hrs Some 768 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment in the country as of Wednesday morning. Of them, 593 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 175 were listed outside Dhaka. Since January, some 21,837 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue in the country. Read: Climate change making dengue an annual affair in Bangladesh: Experts So far, 20,986 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, said DGHS. In September, the country recorded the highest number of 7,841 dengue cases of the current year with 22 deaths.

Two more people died of dengue while 217 new patients were hospitalized across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. The fresh deaths were reported in Dhaka, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease rose to 67. Among the deceased, 62 died in Dhaka city alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one in Rajshahi. Among the new patients, 174 were undergoing hospital treatment in Dhaka while the remaining 43 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Read: Dengue: 184 more hospitalised in 24 hrs Some 983 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Wednesday morning. Of them, 776 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 207 were listed outside Dhaka. Some 17,007 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 16,957 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, said DGHS. Read: Dengue: 248 more hospitalized in 24 hrs with no new death The number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day was the highest with 343 patients on September 7. In August the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases of the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths.

Another 229 new dengue patients were hospitalized across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday  morning. The number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease remained static at 59 as no fresh death was reported during the period, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 176 were undergoing treatment in Dhaka’s hospitals while the remaining 53 cases were reported from outside the division. Some 1,018 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment in the country, it said. Read: Dengue cases likely to come down within a month: LGRD Minister Of them, 819 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 199 were listed outside Dhaka. Among the deceased, 54 died in Dhaka city alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one in Rajshahi. Some 16,451 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 15,374 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, said DGHS. Read: 'National laws need to be revised to tackle dengue menace' The highest number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day so far this year was 343 patients on September 7. In August the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases of the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths.

Another 246 new Dengue patients were hospitalized across the country in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, but no fresh deaths were reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease remained static at 59 for the year. Among the new patients, 211 were undergoing hospital treatment in Dhaka while the remaining 35 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Some 1,031 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment in the country as of Tuesday morning. Read: Dengue cases likely to come down within a month: LGRD Minister Of them, 836 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 195 were listed outside Dhaka. Among the deceased, 54 died in Dhaka city alone, two each in Chattogram and Khulna divisions and one in Rajshahi. Some 16,222 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 15,132 dengue patients have left hospitals after recovery, said DGHS. The highest number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day so far this year was 343 patients on September 7. Read: 'National laws need to be revised to tackle dengue menace' In the current month, 5,866 Dengue cases have been reported while the number of fatalities stands at 13 so far. In August the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases of the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths.

Although no death from dengue was reported in 24 hours till Saturday morning, 301  more people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 253 were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka while the remaining 48 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Some 1,271 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Saturday morning. Of them, 1,083 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 188  were listed outside Dhaka. READ: Dengue: 1 more dies, 315 more hospitalised This year’s total death toll from dengue remained static at 54. Among the deceased, 50 died in Dhaka city alone, two in Chattogram division, one in Khulna and one in Rajshahi. Some 13,556 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 12,231dengue patients have been released from hospitals after recovery, said the DGHS. The number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day was the highest with 343 patients on September 7. READ: Dengue death toll crosses 50 with 2 more deaths, 265 more hospitalized in 24 hrs In the month of August the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases of the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths. Health authorities have been recording over 200 dengue cases per day since August 1.

Although no death from dengue was reported in the past 24 hours till early Friday, 248 more people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 214 were admitted to government and private hospitals in Dhaka while the remaining 34 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Some 1,221 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Friday morning, according to DGHS. Of them, 1,041 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 180 were listed outside Dhaka. READ: Dengue: 1 more dies, 315 more hospitalised This year’s total death toll from dengue remained static at 54. Among the dead, 50 were in Dhaka city alone, two in Chattogram division, one in Khulna and one in Rajshahi. Some 13,255 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 11,980 dengue patients have been released from hospitals after recovery, said the DGHS. The number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day was the highest with 343 patients on September 7. READ: Dengue death toll crosses 50 with 2 more deaths, 265 more hospitalized in 24 hrs In the month of August the country recorded the highest number of 7,698 dengue cases of the current year. In July, 2,286 people were diagnosed with dengue and 12 died while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths. Health authorities have been recording over 200 dengue cases per day since August 1.

Dengue claimed one more life in 24 hours till Thursday morning,  raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne fever to 54. Besides, 317 patients were hospitalised with dengue caused by Aedes mosquito, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 259 were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka while the remaining 58 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Some 1,245 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Thursday morning, according to DGHS. READ: Dengue: 1 more dies, 315 more hospitalised Of them, 1,075 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 170 were listed outside Dhaka. Among the deceased, 50 were in Dhaka city alone, two in Chattogram division, one in Khulna and one in Rajshahi. Some 13,007 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. So far, 11,708 dengue patients have been released from hospitals after recovery, said the DGHS. In the month of August the country recorded highest number of 7,698 Dengue cases of the current year. READ: Dengue death toll crosses 50 with 2 more deaths, 265 more hospitalized in 24 hrs In July 2,286 people were diagnosed with Dengue and 12 died  while in June 272 cases were recorded with no deaths. The number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day was the highest with 343 patients on September 7. Health authorities have been recording over 200 dengue cases per day since August 1.

Dengue claimed one more life in 24 hours till Wednesday morning raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne fever to 53. During this time, 256 patients were hospitalised with dengue caused by Aedes mosquito, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 212 were admitted to government and private hospitals in Dhaka while the remaining 44 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Some 1,242 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Wednesday morning, according to DGHS. READ: Dengue: 1 more dies, 315 more hospitalised Of them, 1,088 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 154 were listed outside Dhaka. Among the deceased, 49 were in Dhaka city alone, two in Chattogram division, one in Khulna and one in Rajshahi. Some 12,690 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. READ: Dengue death toll crosses 50 with 2 more deaths, 265 more hospitalized in 24 hrs So far, 11,395 dengue patients have been released from hospitals after recovery, said the DGHS. The number of dengue patients hospitalized in a single day recorded the highest with 343 patients on September 7. Health authorities have been recording over 200 dengue cases per day since August 1.

Although no death from dengue was reported in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, a record 343 patients  were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new patients, 286 were admitted to government and private hospitals in Dhaka while the remaining 57 cases were reported from outside the division, according to DGHS. Some 1,281 patients diagnosed with dengue fever are receiving treatment in the country as of Tuesday morning, according to DGHS. READ: Dengue: 1 more dies, 315 more hospitalised Of them, 1,133 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital while the remaining 148 were listed outside Dhaka. This year’s total death toll from dengue remained static at 52. Among the deceased,  48 were in Dhaka city alone, two in Chattogram division, one in Khulna and one in Rajshahi. Some 12,434 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January. READ: Dengue death toll crosses 50 with 2 more deaths, 265 more hospitalized in 24 hrs So far, 11,101 dengue patients have been released from hospitals after recovery, said the DGHS. The number of Dengue patients hospitalized in a single day crossed 300 marks on September 2 with 330 patients. Health authorities have been recording over 200 dengue cases per day since August 1.