Bangladesh reported four more dengue-related deaths and 781 new hospitalizations in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday (October 9).
So far this year, dengue has claimed 224 lives, and a total of 52,885 patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country.
In October alone, 5,543 dengue patients have been hospitalized and 26 deaths recorded. Currently, 2,452 dengue patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals — 827 in Dhaka and 1,625 outside the capital.
DGHS data shows that dengue infections have fluctuated throughout the year. In January, 1,161 cases were reported, followed by 374 in February, 336 in March, 701 in April, 1,773 in May, 5,951 in June, 10,684 in July, 10,496 in August, and 15,866 in September.
Dengue fatalities this year include 10 in January, 3 in February, 7 in April, 3 in May, 19 in June, 41 in July, 39 in August, and 76 in September. Health authorities continue to urge residents to take preventive measures, especially during this peak transmission period.
