Since the beginning of the year, the total number of deaths from dengue has reached 179. More than 2,000 people are being treated in medical institutions across the country. The deaths were distributed across different regions. The number of infected since the beginning of the year has exceeded 48 thousand.
Doctors warn that the situation is deteriorating faster than in 2024, when 575 people died from dengue in Bangladesh. Experts are calling for active measures to control the population of mosquitoes that cause fever infection. They also emphasize the need to strengthen the readiness of medical institutions to receive a large number of patients.
Dengue fever is prevalent in countries with tropical and subtropical climates. The virus is carried by female mosquitoes. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that in recent years, dengue has become a rapidly spreading infection in all WHO regions. The number of cases of infection is estimated at 100-400 million annually. According to the organization, more than 80% of cases are mild or asymptomatic. But the virus can cause an acute respiratory illness that can develop into a potentially fatal complication. tass.ru.
