2023-10-02 14:34:28
Dengue Fever Outbreak in Bangladesh Claims Over a Thousand Lives
October 2, 2023 – In a devastating turn of events, government health officials have reported that the outbreak of dengue fever in Bangladesh has led to the death of over a thousand people since the beginning of this year. The General Directorate of Health Services has confirmed more than 200,000 cases, with 1,006 fatalities.
Former Director of Health Services B Nazir Ahmed expressed his concern, stating that the number of deaths in 2023 has already exceeded the total number of cases recorded since the first outbreak of dengue fever in Bangladesh in 2000.
Experts have attributed several factors to the increasing number of dengue infections in the country, including massive urbanization, climate change, and inadequate control and prevention measures against the disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Last September, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning, declaring the current dengue fever outbreak in Bangladesh as the worst in its history. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke in an online press conference, highlighting the immense pressure this epidemic has placed on the country’s health system.
Dengue fever is a viral infection that exhibits symptoms similar to influenza. It is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Common symptoms include severe fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and muscle pain. While most people can recover, the disease can become fatal if it leads to internal bleeding and organ failure.
The monsoon period between June and September is known to be the peak season for dengue fever cases in Bangladesh. Mosquitoes, carriers of the virus, breed in stagnant water during this time.
Adding to the concerns, the United Nations Health Organization has warned that dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases are spreading at an accelerated pace due to climate change, affecting a larger population.
Efforts are being made to combat the outbreak, but the situation remains critical. The government and health organizations in Bangladesh are urging citizens to take precautions such as keeping surroundings clean, using mosquito repellents, and seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
As the death toll continues to rise, it is evident that urgent action is required to control the outbreak and protect the people of Bangladesh from further harm.]
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