BDRCS Situation Update #01: Dengue in Bangladesh (17 July 2023)

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Jul 18, 2023

BDRCS Situation Update #01: Dengue in Bangladesh (17 July 2023)


Current Situation

The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh has taken a worrisome turn as the number of cases and fatalities continue to rise, signalling an alarming trend this year. The total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh 114 this year which is 05 times higher compared to 2022. According to the media, dengue has already spread in 63 districts of the country. Public health experts believe that the dengue situation is getting complicated and due to the continuous deterioration of the situation, there is a risk of dengue affecting a large number of people this year.