Dhaka, October 23 (IANS). Four people died due to dengue in Bangladesh till 8 am on Thursday, taking the death toll in the country by 2025 to 259.
Bangladesh-based newspaper The Daily Star reported that 803 people were hospitalized during the same period, taking the total number of cases to 63,170. Of the total cases, 41,638 dengue patients have been discharged from hospitals so far.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), two deaths were reported in Dhaka city, while one death each was reported in Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions.
Currently, 2,648 dengue patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in Bangladesh.
On 9 October, Abu Jafar, director general of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reported that the number of dengue cases in 2025 will be higher than last year; However, the mortality rate is low.
Speaking at a press conference held on ‘Typhoid Vaccination Campaign-2025’ at the Health Ministry, Abu Jafar said: “This year, the number of dengue infections is higher than last year, but the mortality rate is lower in proportion to the infection,” United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported.
He described the destruction of mosquito breeding and their larvae as important for the prevention of dengue. Said, “People should use mosquito nets and take protective measures. These are individual responsibilities. If we neglect them, it will be very difficult to eradicate dengue.”
He further said, “Our data shows that more than 50 percent of dengue deaths in hospitals are occurring on the first day of admission. This shows that when patients reach the hospital, they are getting good care. We are trying our best to ensure proper management in the hospitals.”
Describing early diagnosis as important, Abu Jafar said that if dengue is detected in its early stages, it can be treated at home with proper care. He said lack of awareness, negligence and delay in medical care are the main reasons for the increasing rate of deaths due to dengue.
Dengue is a viral infection caused by dengue virus (DENV) and spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dengue is most prevalent in areas with tropical and subtropical climates around the world. Prevention and control of dengue depends on vector control. There is no specific treatment for dengue; However, timely detection and appropriate care reduces mortality from severe dengue.
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