“My mother died after suffering from dengue fever for two days. Let no one else die from the disease,” Sen said at an event organised by BRAC and UHC Forum at Dhaka’s CIRDAP auditorium on Tuesday. Experts are concerned about another possible wave of deadly dengue infections throughout 2024. In the discussion over preparedness to tackle dengue, the health minister said all should work together and give special attention to the prevention of the disease. We will be able to successfully prevent dengue only if we work together to raise awareness about the disease.”Sen lauded the innovation of a dengue testing kit in Bangladesh, urging the Directorate General of Drug Administration to approve it.

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2024 17:15 UTC