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Morningsun Online //

Aedes mosquito-borne disease dengue has started increasing in the country. Along with death, the number of infected is also increasing by leaps and bounds. Patient pressure is increasing in hospitals.

According to the dengue report of the Health Department, 21 people died of dengue this week (Saturday-Friday), compared to 11 last week. Apart from this, 4 thousand 224 people were admitted to the hospital due to dengue this week, which was 3 thousand 237 last week.

According to statistics of last seven days, three deaths and 548 hospitalizations were reported due to dengue on September 14, one death and 486 hospitalizations on September 15, one death and 267 hospitalizations on September 16, five deaths and 872 hospitalizations on September 17, six deaths and 865 hospitalizations on September 18. In John Hospital, there were three deaths and 887 hospitalizations on September 19 and two deaths and 299 hospitalizations on September 20.

So far this year, 22 thousand 266 people have been admitted to hospital due to dengue. Among them, 19 thousand 577 people got clearance. 124 people died.

Doctors said that July-October is dengue season. The prevalence of dengue is increasing with time. Mosquito infestation has increased due to lack of activities of city corporation in mosquito control. As a result dengue cases are increasing.

Brigadier General Director of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Asaduzzaman said that 20 to 30 new patients are coming every day. So the number of patients is more than beds. Trying to provide maximum service.

Dr. expert doctor. Atiqur Rahman said, dengue is not seasonal now, it happens all year round. It is increasing when it starts raining. In addition to the use of anti-mosquito drugs for the prevention of dengue, the City Corporation should conduct campaigns everywhere. At the same time, everyone should be aware.

Entomologist Dr. Manjur Chowdhury says that only prison and fines and public awareness will not work in the pest control. Appropriate measures should be taken with proper manpower by carrying out survey properly.

It should be noted that in the history of the country in 2023, 3 lakh 21 thousand 179 patients were affected by dengue and 1 thousand 705 people died.