PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (110): Bangladesh, India (HR) increase, fatal
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DENGUE/DHF UPDATE (110): BANGLADESH, INDIA (HARYANA) INCREASE, FATAL
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Date: Sat 2 Nov 2024
Source: New Age, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) [edited] https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/249279/10-dengue-patients-die-across-bangladesh-in-24-hours
A total of 10 more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours
leading up to Saturday [2 Nov 2024] morning, raising the total
fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 310 this
year [2024].
In the recent fatalities, 4 were reported in Dhaka South City
Corporation, 3 in Barishal division, and one each in Mymensingh
division, Khulna division, and Dhaka division.
During this period, 966 additional patients were hospitalised with
viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services
[DGHS]. Of these, 272 dengue patients were admitted at hospitals in
Dhaka North City Corporation, while 180 were hospitalised in Dhaka
South City Corporation.
Currently, 4126 patients are receiving treatment at various hospitals
across the country. Since 1 Jan 2024, a total of 63 165 dengue cases
have been reported.
Last year [2023] was particularly severe, with 1705 deaths recorded,
making it the deadliest year.
The DGHS recorded 321 179 dengue cases and 318 749 recoveries in
2023.