The dengue situation in the country remains alarming, with three more deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
In the same 24-hour period, 928 people infected with the Aedes mosquito-borne disease have been admitted to hospitals across the country.
This data was released on Thursday (October 30) in a report by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room.
Distribution of New Cases (Past 24 Hours):
The 928 new dengue patients (from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM Thursday) were admitted as follows, showing the widespread nature of the outbreak:
• Dhaka Metropolitan Hospitals: 345
• Dhaka Division (outside city corporation): 194
• Barisal Division: 120
• Chattogram Division: 88
• Khulna Division: 46
• Mymensingh Division: 56
• Rajshahi Division: 63
• Rangpur Division: 13
• Sylhet Division: 3
Cumulative 2024 Data (So Far):
According to DGHS, the overall toll for this year is quite high:
• Total Dengue Deaths: 278 individuals have tragically lost their lives to dengue.
• Total Hospitalizations: A staggering 69,356 people have been hospitalized with dengue so far this year.
- The high number of daily admissions and the rising death toll underscores the seriousness of this public health crisis.
