Dengue: 3 more die, 705 hospitalised in 24hrs
2,779 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning (2 December), raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 497 this year.
Among the recent fatalities, one took place in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), while one occurred in Dhaka Division and another in Khulna Division (outside the city corporations).
During the period, 705 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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Of them, 154 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 90 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
As of now, 2,779 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Since 1 January 2024, a total of 93,056 dengue cases have been reported.
Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.
