Bangladesh is grappling with an alarming surge in dengue fever cases, marking its worst outbreak yet, as media reports indicate the number of cases has surpassed 300,000. On Sunday alone, 1,291 new cases of the viral fever were reported. September witnessed a staggering 79,598 dengue cases and 396 deaths, which followed after August’s 71,976 cases and 342 deaths, marking the highest outbreak. A government-sponsored pre-monsoon survey in Dhaka revealed an alarming increase in the population of these mosquitoes, contributing to the worst outbreak witnessed in the last five years. Last year, hospitals in Bangladesh reported 62,382 patients who were treated for the disease.

Source: bd News24 November 21, 2023 10:01 UTC