Five More Die from Dengue; 636 Hospitalised Across the Country in 24 Hours

In a sobering update on Bangladesh’s ongoing dengue outbreak, five people died from the disease between 8 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. During the same 24-hour period, 636 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country.

These figures were confirmed on Sunday, 30 November, in a press release issued by the Health Emergency Operations Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The update also noted that 803 dengue patients recovered and were discharged within the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries this year to 92,025.

The distribution of newly admitted patients across divisions is as follows:

Since January 2025, a total of 94,402 dengue patients have been hospitalised nationwide, with 382 deaths reported so far. This marks a continuing public health concern, although the number of cases and fatalities remains lower than previous major outbreaks.

Looking ahead, from January to 31 December 2024, a total of 101,214 dengue patients were hospitalised, with 575 deaths recorded. Comparatively, in 2023, dengue proved far more lethal, claiming 1,705 lives and hospitalising 321,179 patients. Health authorities have emphasised the importance of preventive measures, including mosquito control, maintaining clean water storage, and seeking prompt medical attention at the onset of symptoms.

Officials continue to monitor hospitals and community health centres closely, urging citizens to remain vigilant against mosquito breeding sites, particularly in urban and suburban areas, where the majority of cases are reported.

The DGHS has reiterated that early treatment remains the most effective way to reduce dengue fatalities and that community participation is vital to curbing the spread of the disease during the ongoing season.