804 deaths! The most severe dengue fever outbreak on record in Bangladesh
According to data released by the Bangladesh Health Service on the 16th, as of that day, the country has reported a total of 164562 dengue fever cases and 804 deaths since the beginning of this year, including 211 deaths in September. The World Health Organization states that this is the most severe dengue fever outbreak on record in the country.
According to reports from Bangladeshi media, WHO Director General Tedros recently stated that Bangladesh has experienced the most severe dengue fever outbreak on record in the country, with over 300 deaths in August alone, putting enormous pressure on the healthcare system.
Tan Desai also stated that the dengue fever epidemic in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has slowed down, but other regions are showing an upward trend.
Currently, 64 districts in all 8 districts of Bangladesh have reported cases of dengue fever. The World Health Organization stated in previous reports that Bangladesh has experienced intermittent heavy rainfall this year, with high temperatures and humidity leading to an increase in mosquito breeding throughout the country. The World Health Organization calls for the use of mosquito repellents and other methods to curb mosquito borne diseases, wear long sleeved clothing, and minimize human mosquito contact.
In 2022, 281 people in Bangladesh died from dengue fever infection.
Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, mainly transmitted through mosquito vectors, and is mostly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. Typical symptoms include persistent fever, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, etc., and in severe cases, it can lead to death.