Bangladesh is currently facing its most severe dengue outbreak on record, with the number of reported cases surpassing 300,000 and the death toll reaching 1,549. This alarming situation was highlighted in reports from bdnews24.com on Monday, citing data from the Directorate General of Health Services.
The overall tally of dengue infections in Bangladesh has reached 301,255, with 1,291 new cases reported on Sunday alone. Presently, 4,949 patients, including 1,127 in Dhaka, are undergoing treatment in hospitals across the country.
In August, there were 71,976 reported cases and 342 deaths. The situation worsened in September, setting a record with 79,598 dengue cases and 396 deaths. October witnessed 67,769 cases and 359 deaths. The first 19 days of November saw 201 fatalities, along with 30,080 new cases.
Experts attribute the outbreak to a combination of factors, including a prolonged monsoon, rising temperatures, and ineffective measures to control the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the known carrier of the dengue virus. The report suggests that a significant increase in the Aedes aegypti mosquito population was observed in a government-funded pre-monsoon survey of Dhaka, contributing to the worst spread of the disease in the past five years. Notably, last year, hospitals in Bangladesh reported 62,382 patients seeking medical care for dengue.
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