6 More Dengue Deaths in 24 Hours; 1,886 Hospitalised Across Bangladesh

Six more people have died of dengue in the last 24 hours. In the same period, 1,886 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country. The information was given in the dengue bulletin published by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on October 29.

Division-wise picture

According to the bulletin, of the patients newly admitted in the 24 hours to the morning of October 29, the highest number — 755 — was in Dhaka division. In other words, about 40 percent of all patients admitted in a single day were from Dhaka division.

After Dhaka, the most patients were admitted in Chattogram division — 272. In addition, 264 new patients were admitted in Khulna division, 229 in Barishal division, 188 in Rajshahi division, 89 in Mymensingh division, 78 in Rangpur division, and 11 in Sylhet division. Dhaka and Chattogram divisions together account for more than half of the day's new admissions — 1,027 patients.

Of the 6 people who died in the last 24 hours, 2 were from Dhaka division, 2 from Chattogram division, 1 from Khulna division, and 1 from Rangpur division. That is, two-thirds of the deceased were from Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. This takes the total dengue death toll for the year to 415.

According to the bulletin, 132,105 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country so far this year. Of them, 125,439 have recovered and been discharged — about 95 percent of total admissions. Currently, 6,251 patients are under treatment in various hospitals.

The figure of 1,886 new admissions in a single day is significant compared to the year's total admissions. Caring for 6,251 patients under treatment is believed to indicate added pressure on hospitals.

What to do for prevention

Dengue spreads through the bite of the Aedes mosquito. This mosquito usually bites during the daytime and breeds in clean stagnant water. It is therefore advised not to let water accumulate in flower tubs, tires, empty bottles, or any containers around homes. Keeping water containers clean regularly and using mosquito nets is also essential.

If symptoms such as fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, or nausea appear, a doctor's advice should be sought quickly. Extra caution is considered necessary for children and the elderly.

The DGHS regularly publishes this bulletin based on daily data received from hospitals.

Source: tob.news