In the last 24 hours, five more people have died from dengue in the country. With this, the total number of dengue deaths this year has risen to 321. In the same period, 1,920 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals.
This information was revealed in an updated dengue-related bulletin published by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday (October 14). It presents a 24-hour picture from Tuesday 8 AM to Wednesday 8 AM.
According to the bulletin, among the five people who died from dengue in the last 24 hours, two were residents of the Chittagong Division. Additionally, one person each died in Dhaka South City Corporation, Mymensingh Division, and Rajshahi Division. Among the deceased, three were men and two were women.
According to DGHS data, a total of four people died from dengue in the first two months of this year, January and February, with two deaths in each month. Subsequently, one person died in May, 13 in June, 36 in July, 43 in August, and 148 in September.
On the other hand, 76 people have lost their lives to dengue in the first 13 days of October alone. All in all, the total number of dengue deaths in the country stands at 321 until October 14 this year.
With 1,920 new patients admitted to hospitals, concerns are rising regarding the dengue situation in the country.
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