Dengue kills nine more as 1,954 hospitalised

Bangladesh recorded nine further dengue deaths in the 24 hours to 8 am on Tuesday, taking this year’s toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 316 as 1,954 new patients were admitted to hospitals.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest admissions underscore the sustained pressure on the country’s healthcare system as infections persist. The figures, published in the agency’s dengue report on Tuesday (13 October), show that the outbreak has yet to loosen its grip.

Furthermore, the cumulative number of hospitalisations has reached 103,396 since the beginning of the year. Of these patients, 97,296 have been discharged after receiving treatment, a reminder that the majority recover when they receive timely care.

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Nevertheless, the fresh fatalities and the steady stream of new admissions highlight the enduring public health challenge posed by the disease. Consequently, sustained prevention efforts and prompt medical attention remain essential to containing its spread.