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7 more die of dengue; 1138 hospitalised in 24hrs
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Seven more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 264 this year.
Among the recent fatalities, two occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), three in the Barishal Division (outside of city corporations), and one each in the Khulna and Mymensingh Divisions (excluding city corporations).
During this period, 1,138 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 252 dengue patients were admitted to Dhaka North City Corporation, while 186 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Currently, 3,831 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 53,196 dengue cases have been reported.
Last year was particularly severe, with 1,705 deaths recorded, making it the deadliest year on record, reports UNB.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.