Dengue has already claimed the lives of 300 people across the country in the first 23 days. Fourteen more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 893 this year. Read: 20 lakh bags of saline to be procured for dengue patients at govt hospitals During the period, 2,865 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the DGHS. Of the new patients, 814 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside the capital--indicating a worsening situation across the country, DGHS said. A total of 10,572 dengue patients, including 3,794 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Read: Two wards of DSCC declared 'red zones' due to increase in dengue cases So far, the DGHS has recorded 184,717 dengue cases and 173,252 recoveries this year. This month, a total of 60,909 cases were also reported during the same period, DGHS added.  

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 879 this year. During the period, 2,153 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the DGHS. Of the new patients, 667 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside the capital--indicating a worsening situation across the country, DGHS said. A total of 10,071 dengue patients, including 3,658 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 181,852 dengue cases and 170,902 recoveries this year. This month, the Aedes mosquito-borne Dengue has claimed the lives of 286 people across the country. A total of 58,044 cases were also reported during the same period, DGHS added.  

Bangladesh reported 10 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Friday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,045,652, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,477 as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate stood at 1.18 percent as 845 samples were tested. The recovery rate rose to 98.42  per cent. However, the death rate remained unchanged at 1.44 percent. END/UNB/SIS1700Hrs

Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 875 this year. During the period, 2,889 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the DGHS. Of the new patients, 789 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside the capital--indicating a worsening situation across the country, DGHS said. Read: 20 lakh bags of saline to be procured for dengue patients at govt hospitals A total of 10,280 dengue patients, including 3,696 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 179,699 dengue cases and 168,544 recoveries this year. Read: Oral cholera vaccination campaign begins in Ctg This month, the Aedes mosquito-borne Dengue has claimed the lives of 282 people across the country. A total of 55,891 cases were also reported during the same period, DGHS added.

Twenty one more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 867 this year. During the period, 3,015 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the DGHS. Of the new patients, 867 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside the capital--indicating a worsening situation across the country, DGHS said. 20 lakh bags of saline to be procured for dengue patients at govt hospitals A total of 10,263 dengue patients, including 3,819 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 176,810 dengue cases and 165,680 recoveries this year. BGMEA installs CBC machine at its Chattogram Hospital for dengue patients In the first two weeks of September, the Aedes mosquito-borne Dengue has claimed the lives of 174 people across the country. 33,336 cases were reported during the same period.

The government will directly procure a total of 20 lakh (2 million) bags of saline from a state-owned company for the treatment of dengue patients at the government hospitals across the country. As per in-principle approval in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday, 12 lakh (1.2 million) bags of Normal Saline of 1000 ml and 8 lakh (800,000) bags of Glucose Saline of 1000 ml IV fluid will be directly purchased from Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL) through direct purchase method (DPM). BGMEA installs CBC machine at its Chattogram Hospital for dengue patients The move came from the Health Ministry against the backdrop of huge crisis of saline in both public and private hospitals where dengue patients are undergoing treatment.     A total of 10,102 dengue patients, including 3,814 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, the DGHS has recorded 173,795 dengue cases and 162,447 recoveries this year. In the first two week of September, the Aedes mosquito-borne Dengue claimed the lives of 174 people across the country. Besides, 33,336 cases were reported during the same period. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal presided over the virtual meeting of the Cabinet body. Death toll from dengue rises to 839 with 17 more deaths in 24hr Sayed Mahbub Khan, additional secretary to the Cabinet Division, while briefing reporters about the decision of the committee, informed that as per proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the DGHS will purchase the saline through EDCL.       He, however, did not disclose the cost of the saline to be purchased from the EDCL.     He said the government moved to purchase the saline from the EDCL in order to deal with the deteriorating dengue situation across the country. No dengue patients should be sent to Dhaka from outside: DGHS The CCEA also in-principle approved a proposal of the Directorate General of Food under the Ministry of Food for conducting a Balancing, Modernization, Rehabilitation and Expansion (BMRE) programme of Chittagong silos through Direct Purchase Method (DPM). No cost was also mentioned in this regard. However, the cost might be disclosed when it will come to the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCG) for final approval of the proposal.

Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) programme began for residents of ward No 38 and 39 (Bandar Tila and South Halishahar) under Bandar Thana of the Chattogram City Corporation on Sunday. Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Md. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury inaugurated the campaign in the city’s Theater Institute. The two-dose Euvichol-Plus Cholera vaccine, produced by EuBiologics Co. Ltd. in South Korea, will be given to residents of ward nos. 38 and 39 (Bandar Tila and South Halishahar) under Bandar Thana who are over one year of age. Cholera vaccination campaign to begin in Ctg from Sept 17 Everyone is eligible, except for pregnant women and those who have received another vaccine in the past 14 days. Dr Firdausi Qadri said, “From Bangladesh's National Cholera Control Plan 2019-2030, we know that there are 144 areas across the country with a high risk of cholera, many of which are in Chattogram. I am hopeful that through this vaccination programme, we will be able to reduce the risk in Wards 38 and 39 of Bandar Thana.” Cholera vaccination campaign inaugurated among Rohingyas on Bhasan Char Professor Dr Md. Nazmul Islam highlighted the various cholera control activities of the government. He remarked, “Today's vaccination campaign is a historic milestone, marking the start of cholera control efforts in Chattogram. I am hopeful that we will initiate large-scale cholera vaccination campaigns in the coming days." “ Seeing the success of our implemented cholera vaccination programmes, the Vaccine Alliance, GAVI, will hopefully provide Bangladesh 100 million cholera vaccines free of charge over the next five years,”he added. Mayor Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury highlighted the various activities of the City Corporation. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of the CDC, DGHS, and icddr,b in beginning the cholera vaccination effort in Chattogram. He expressed hope that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will support the City Corporation in its endeavour to continue the healthcare services offered to the residents of Chattogram. Administering 2nd dose of oral cholera vaccine begins August 3 in 5 Dhaka areas The prevalence of cholera in Bandar Thana of Chattogram is notably high. In order to prevent this ancient but life-threatening disease, the OCV campaign is being carried out among 135,000 residents of Bandar Tila and South Halishahar areas through 45 centres. The first dose of the OCV began from Sunday and will continue till Thursday (21 September) between 8 am and 4 pm. Details, including the locations of the vaccination centres, is being broadcasted via milking in the respective areas.  The second dose of the vaccine is planned to be scheduled in the second week of October, with details to be announced later. This vaccine should be administered at least 14 days apart and has been prequalified by the World Health Organization. The initiative is supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Dr Mohammad Nazmul Islam, Director of Disease Control and Line Director of the Communicable Disease Control Program (CDC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS); Dr Firdausi Qadri, Acting Senior Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of icddr,b, and representatives from CDC, DGHS; development partners, and icddr,b were also present at the inauguration event. The vaccination campaign is led by the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), with support from the World Health Organization, icddr,b, the Civil Surgeon Office of Chattogram, and the Chattogram City Corporation.        

Bangladesh reported 3,122 new dengue cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning, the highest number of  patients hospitalized in a day with the mosquito-borne disease this year. During the period, eighteen more deaths were reported from the viral fever, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 822 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Read: No dengue patients should be sent to Dhaka from outside: DGHS Of the new patients, 849 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it, DGHS said. A total of 10,437 dengue patients, including 4,066 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Read: Two wards of DSCC declared 'red zones' due to increase in dengue cases So far, the DGHS has recorded 167,684 dengue cases, 156,425 recoveries this year. This month, the Aedes mosquito-borne Dengue has claimed the lives of 229 people across the country. A total of 43,876 cases were also reported during the same period, DGHS added.  

Bangladesh reported 9 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,045,602, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Read: Founder of CancerBD.net awarded for raising cancer awareness The official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,477 as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate stood at 1.06 percent as 849 samples were tested. Read: Cholera vaccination campaign to begin in Ctg from Sept 17 The recovery and death rates remained unchanged at 98.41 percent and 1.44 percent, respectively.  

The number of dengue fatalities in the country has now crossed 800, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With fourteen more deaths from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh rose to 804 this year. Read: Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 19 new cases in 24hrs During the period, 2,598 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according to the DGHS. Of the new patients, 881 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside the capital--indicating a worsening situation across the country, DGHS said. A total of 10,330 dengue patients, including 4,208 in the capital, are now receiving treatment at hospitals across the country. Read: Cholera vaccination campaign to begin in Ctg from Sept 17 So far, the DGHS has recorded 164,562 dengue cases and 153,428 recoveries this year. This month, the Aedes mosquito-borne Dengue has claimed the lives of 211 people across the country. A total of 40,754 cases were also reported during the same period, DGHS added.