Six additional dengue fatalities reported, confirmed cases surpass 40,000
In the last 24 hours, Bangladesh has reported six more deaths due to dengue, bringing the total number of fatalities this year to 167.
The victims were under treatment at various hospitals across the country, including Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Mugda Medical College Hospital, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, and DNCC Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital.
Last year, dengue claimed 575 lives in the country, while a total of 1,01,214 people were infected. This year, the number of confirmed cases has risen to 40,461, with 1,325 patients currently undergoing treatment.
Of the recent six deaths, five were female and one was male, but the gender distribution for the total deaths this year is not available.
During the same period, 647 more patients were hospitalized with viral fever, increasing the total number of confirmed cases this year. It's worth noting that 1,236 of the current dengue patients are from outside Dhaka.
However, the state where the recent six deaths were reported and the total number of hospitalized dengue patients from September 17 to 18 are not specified in the provided information.
As the dengue outbreak continues, it's crucial for individuals to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. This includes emptying standing water from around the home, using mosquito nets, and wearing protective clothing.
Stay informed and stay safe. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
