Dengue crisis in Bangladesh causes 10 individuals to die and 992 hospitalized in the last 24 hours!
Nikhil Prasad Fact checked by:Thailand Medical News Team Nov 27, 2024 9 hours, 5 minutes ago
Medical News: Bangladesh is grappling with a devastating dengue outbreak, with 10 more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours. Health authorities also confirmed that 990 new patients have been hospitalized, bringing the total number of cases this year to a staggering 88,715.
Dengue crisis in Bangladesh causes 10 individuals to die and 992 hospitalized in the last 24 hours
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the cumulative death toll now stands at 471. As of now, 1,373 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across Dhaka, the densely populated capital, while 2,149 others are being treated in facilities nationwide. This
Medical News report sheds light on the escalating health crisis and its underlying causes.
Climate Change Fuels Dengue Surge
Experts have linked the record outbreak to shifting weather patterns caused by climate change. Kabirul Bashar, a zoology professor at Jahangirnagar University, highlighted the unusual extension of monsoon-like rainfall into October, creating ideal conditions for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the primary carriers of dengue, to breed and spread.
“These changes in the season are fostering ideal conditions for the mosquitoes to thrive,” Bashar explained. Typically, dengue cases spike during the monsoon season from June to September. However, this year, the season has stretched far beyond its usual timeline, leading to an alarming rise in infections.
Urban areas like Dhaka are particularly hard-hit due to high population density and inadequate control measures. Hospitals in the capital and across the country are struggling to cope with the influx of patients.
A Worsening Trend
The current outbreak is one of the deadliest in recent history. In 2023, Bangladesh recorded 1,705 dengue-related deaths and more than 321,000 infections, marking the highest annual toll ever. This year’s figures are quickly catching up, with significant deaths reported each month: 144 in November, 135 in October, and 87 in September.
In comparison, the country reported 281 deaths in 2022 and 179 in 2019. The rise underscores the need for urgent intervention.
Symptoms and Prevention
Dengue fever, caused by a virus transmitted through Aedes mosquito bites, can lead to severe symptoms such as high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, headaches, vomiting, and rashes.
https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/index.html
While early detection and treatment can reduce the fatality rate to below 1%, prevention remains critical.
Renowned physician Dr. ABM Abdullah emphasized, “Early diagnosis and prevention are key to controlling dengue.” Health authorities in Bangladesh have ramped up mosquito control measures, including anti-larval campaigns and efforts to curb mosquito breeding.
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Conclusion
Bangladesh’s battle with dengue highlights the urgent need for climate-adaptive public health strategies, stronger disease surveillance, and community engagement to prevent future outbreaks. Public awareness, timely diagnosis, and sustained government action are vital to mitigating the ongoing crisis and saving lives.
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