Jumbangla Desk: The prevalence of Aedes mosquito-borne disease dengue has started to increase in the country. This week (Saturday-Friday) 32 people died of dengue and 7 thousand 241 people were hospitalized. This information has been reported in the dengue report of the Department of Health on Friday (October 25).
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According to the statistics of the last seven days, on October 19 four people died of dengue and 1,121 were hospitalized, on October 20 six died and 1,298 were hospitalized, on October 21 three died and 1,39 were hospitalized, on October 22 seven died and 1,139 were hospitalized. , on October 23 seven deaths and 1,138 hospitalizations, on October 24 four deaths and 1,29 hospitalizations and on October 25 one death and 477 hospitalizations.
So far this year, 54 thousand 702 people have been admitted to hospital due to dengue. Among them, 50 thousand 647 people got clearance. 269 people died.
Dr. expert doctor. Atiqur Rahman said, dengue is not seasonal now, it happens all year round. It is increasing when it starts raining. In addition to the use of anti-mosquito drugs for the prevention of dengue, the City Corporation should conduct campaigns everywhere. At the same time, everyone should be aware.
It is to be noted that in the history of the country in 2023, the maximum number of 321 thousand 179 patients affected by dengue and 1 thousand 705 people died.