Dengue deaths in the country reach 253 this year
The number of deaths due to dengue in the country this year has risen to 253. In the latest 24 hours, four more people have died from the mosquito-borne disease. During the same period, 814 new patients were admitted to hospitals.
According to the regular bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Tuesday (October 21), the information was collected from Monday 8 a.m. to Tuesday 8 a.m.
The bulletin states that so far this year, a total of 61,605 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals. Of them, 58,521 have recovered and been discharged.
Division-wise number of infections:
- Dhaka North City Corporation: 170
- Dhaka South City Corporation: 107
- Dhaka Division (other areas): 124
- Barishal Division: 126
- Chattogram Division: 114
- Khulna Division: 41
- Mymensingh Division: 46
- Rajshahi Division: 40
- Rangpur Division: 41
- Sylhet Division: 5
Among the four deceased, three were residents of Dhaka South City Corporation, and one was from Barishal Division (outside the city corporation area).
Month-wise death statistics:
- January: 10
- February: 3
- March: None
- April: 7
- May: 3
- June: 19
- July: 41
- August: 39
- September: 76
- October (up to the 21st): 55
Experts say that the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes increases during the monsoon season, leading to a surge in dengue infections. The DGHS has urged citizens to stay alert and to keep stored water clean to prevent mosquito breeding.
Government hospitals continue to provide dengue treatment services. However, the rising number of patients has created additional pressure on the healthcare system, prompting the need for enhanced preparedness.
Public health experts emphasize that dengue control is not possible without the combined efforts of local government authorities, city corporations, and the general public.
