Three More Die of Dengue in 24 Hours, 615 Admitted to Hospital

The Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported on Wednesday, 26 November, that three more people have died from dengue in the past 24 hours, while 615 new patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide.

According to the press release, the breakdown of newly admitted patients by division is as follows:

In the same 24-hour period, 682 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals, bringing the total number of recoveries in 2024 to 89,631.

From January 2024 to date, a total of 92,217 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals, with 370 deaths recorded. For the entirety of 2024, projections suggest that 101,214 hospitalisations and 575 deaths could occur by 31 December.

By comparison, 2023 saw a far higher toll, with 321,179 hospital admissions and 1,705 deaths due to dengue, indicating a significant decrease in the severity of the current year’s outbreak. Health authorities attribute the reduction to improved vector control measures, public awareness campaigns, and timely medical interventions.

The DGHS has urged the public to remain vigilant, particularly in urban areas where mosquito breeding sites are more common. Residents are advised to remove stagnant water, use mosquito repellents, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, or joint pain appear.

A summary of dengue cases and deaths over the past two years is presented below:

Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, warning that the peak dengue season has not yet ended and stressing the importance of community participation in preventive measures to limit further infections.

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