DHAKA, July 5, 2023 (BSS) - One dengue patient died and 584 wereadmitted to different hospitals in the country during the past 24 hours till 8 am today. "During the period, a total of 382 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and 202 were admitted to different hospitals outside it," a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. "This year, 62 deaths were reported from dengue disease while 269 died last year," the daily statement of the DGHS said. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has recently issuedcomprehensive instructions on prevention of dengue infection as the mosquito-borne tropical disease has increased sharply this year. According to the DGHS data, dengue infection has increased five times since January 1 to May 31, 2023.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha July 05, 2023 12:59 UTC