dengue

Dengue: One dies, 134 hospitalised in a day

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 1,699 this year

Yet another dengue record

Loss of 24 lives in a day is unacceptable.

Dengue still raging on

Prompt actions needed to prevent future crisis

How did Bangladesh end up with its deadliest dengue outbreak?

The government's approach to dealing with the ongoing dengue outbreak in the country seems rather apathetic.

Dengue prevention: What people and the government should do

Bangladesh’s dengue situation is critical, with one of the highest mortality rates in the world and the worst outbreak in history. This outbreak stems from the abundance of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the presence of the virus in human populations.

Innovative approaches to preventing dengue

Advancements in genetic engineering have led to the development of genetically modified mosquitoes that are resistant to dengue virus infection.

World Bank gives $200m for healthcare services, dengue prevention in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved a $200 million loan to help improve primary healthcare services and prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue in Bangladesh.

Dengue Outbreak: August cases surpass all of 2022

With four days shy of the month-end, August has seen a higher number of dengue cases than all of last year.

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes

December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023

Dengue: One dies, 134 hospitalised in a day

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 1,699 this year

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Yet another dengue record

Loss of 24 lives in a day is unacceptable.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Dengue still raging on

Prompt actions needed to prevent future crisis

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

How did Bangladesh end up with its deadliest dengue outbreak?

The government's approach to dealing with the ongoing dengue outbreak in the country seems rather apathetic.

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

Dengue prevention: What people and the government should do

Bangladesh’s dengue situation is critical, with one of the highest mortality rates in the world and the worst outbreak in history. This outbreak stems from the abundance of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the presence of the virus in human populations.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Innovative approaches to preventing dengue

Advancements in genetic engineering have led to the development of genetically modified mosquitoes that are resistant to dengue virus infection.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

World Bank gives $200m for healthcare services, dengue prevention in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved a $200 million loan to help improve primary healthcare services and prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue in Bangladesh.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Dengue Outbreak: August cases surpass all of 2022

With four days shy of the month-end, August has seen a higher number of dengue cases than all of last year.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Fight for survival amid ICU crisis

Rafia, a 14-year-old girl battling dengue, finds herself caught in a distressing predicament within the healthcare system of Dhaka.

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