News update
  • US Faces Pressure as UN Votes on Gaza Ceasefire     |     
  • Prof Yunus includes 4 political leaders in UNGA tour del     |     
  • Tarique calls for vigilance to prevent troubles during Puja     |     
  • Parties divided on constitution order move over July Charter     |     
  • Khulna’s ‘white gold’ shrimp eyes Tk 22,600cr export goal     |     

Dengue: 12 patients hospitalised in 24hrs

Special Correspondent Disease 2024-06-14, 9:52pm

dengue-fever-21716111ce3c6e7c9c5bb165cc32a7c81718380324.jpg

Dengue: 12 patients hospitalised in 24hrs



Dhaka, June 14 - Twelve people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till Friday morning.

Of the new patients, eight were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka city and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Currently, 146 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals across the country.

The DGHS, so far, has reported 3,193 dengue cases since January 1, 2024.

Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.

The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.-UNB