Bangladesh: 2019 Dengue

[Ronan Kelly]

Over 750 hospitalised due to dengue in 24 hours in Bangladesh
ANI | Asia
Last Updated at September 10, 2019 19:30 IST

As many as 753 dengue patients have been admitted to different hospitals across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Tuesday said.

According to the official data released by Bangladesh DGHS, of the 753 patients, as many as 294 patients were admitted in Dhaka while 459 patients were admitted in various districts outside the country's capital.


A total of 60 dengue patients have died across the country from January 1 till September 10. However, the unofficial death toll is reported to be at 143, so far, reported Dhaka Tribune.
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https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/over-750-hospitalised-due-to-dengue-in-24-hours-in-bangladesh-119091001043_1.html

[Ronan Kelly]

Death toll from dengue crosses 200
89pc infected with DEN 3, IEDCR finds Aedes aegypti at Meherpur
Manzur H Maswood | Published: 00:00, Sep 12,2019



At least six more people died of dengue on Tuesday and Wednesday with the total death tally reaching 203, the latest casualty of the six was yet to be recorded by the government.

The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research said that it received reports of 197 suspected deaths due to dengue.

Since January, 78,617 dengue patients were hospitalized across the country, 634 of them in 24 hours ending 8am Wednesday.

According to IEDCR, this year most of the patients were infected with dengue virus serotype DEN 3.
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http://www.newagebd.net/article/84258/death-toll-from-dengue-crosses-200

[Ronan Kelly]

1 more dies of dengue in Rajshahi
Dulal Abdullah, Rajshahi
Published at 02:17 pm September 14th, 2019

The unofficial death toll is reported to be over 154


A woman has died from dengue at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) while undergoing treatment.

The deceased is Raushan Ara, 55, a resident of Thakur Daulatput village in Bheramara upazila of Kushtia.
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A total of 60 dengue patients have died across Bangladesh from January 1 till September 13, according to their own collected data. However, the unofficial death toll is reported to be over 154, so far.

As many as 1,282 patients are currently receiving treatment in 41 government and private hospitals in Dhaka, whereas 1,618 people are undergoing treatment outside Dhaka, the DGHS data said.

Since January 1 till September 13, a total of 80,040 people have been affected by dengue.

Among those admitted, a total of 76,937 have been released from their respective hospitals and clinics after treatment.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2019/09/14/1-more-dies-of-dengue-2

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue claims two more lives
Prothom Alo English Desk | Update: 00:02, Sep 15, 2019

.Two women died of dengue in Rajshahi and Sirajganj districts on Saturday while 527 new patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours until Saturday morning, reports UNB.

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The deceased is Rawshan Ara, 55, wife of Moslem Uddin of Daulatpur village in Bheramara upazila.

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In Sirajganj, Nilufa Yasmin, 56, wife of Nurul Islam of Sirajganj municipality area, lost her battle to dengue while being taken to Dhaka.
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Of the new patients, 156 were hospitalised in Dhaka while 371 in other parts of the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Currently, about 2,996 patients are being treated at hospitals across the country. Of those, 1,285 are in the capital.

Since the beginning of this year, 80,567 people were hospitalised with dengue, most of them in Dhaka, until Saturday morning. Of them, 77,368 made full recovery.
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https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/news/201794/Dengue-claims-2-lives-in-Rajshahi-Sirajganj

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Bangladesh


17-Sep-2019
Dhaka
Posted 16 Sep 2019
The Bangladeshi government has confirmed another eight deaths from dengue fever, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country since January to 68, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported on Monday.

According to the latest figure reported by the DGHS under the Ministry of Health, the deaths included two in April, six in June, 32 in July and 28 in August, Xinhua news agency reported.

A total of 653 fresh dengue cases, including 193 in Dhaka were reported in the 24 hours till 8 a.m. (local time) on Monday, showed the DGHS data.
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The total number of dengue fever cases reported in the country so far this year has reached 81,839.IANS

http://www.theweekendleader.com/Headlines/37780/dengue-death-toll-rises-to-68-in-bangladesh.html

[Ronan Kelly]

11-year-old Succumbs to Dengue Fever in Dhaka; Death Toll at 157
Her condition started to deteriorate over the time and she was rushed to the ICU, where she died on September 17, the report said.
Trending DeskUpdated:September 20, 2019, 2:06 PM IST

An 11-year-old schoolgirl has died of dengue fever in Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), taking the unofficial death toll by the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to over 157 so far this year.

Dengue, a vector-borne disease which is prevalent in monsoon and post-monsoon season, is spread by the bite of the female mosquito (Aedes aegypti). Mosquitoes spreading diseases dengue, malaria, chikungunya, Zika virus, Yellow fever and others breed in stagnant water.

Tarin, a student of grade 5, daughter of daughter of Nasir Talukdar from Ghoshaighat upazila of Shariatpur, died at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of DMCH at 2:46 pm on Tuesday, a report by Dhaka Tribune quoted Bachchu Mia, in-charge of DMCH police outpost, and Tarin's aunt Shahida Begum saying.
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https://www.news18.com/news/world/11-year-old-succumbs-to-dengue-fever-in-dhaka-death-toll-at-157-2316459.html

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue fever death toll climbs to 75 in Bangladesh
Source: Xinhua| 2019-09-23 18:59:38|Editor: Yurou
DHAKA, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The mosquito-borne dengue fever has claimed 75 lives and infected over 85,000 persons across Bangladesh so far this year.

The death toll climbed to 75 on Monday as the Bangladeshi government confirmed seven more dengue fever deaths including four this month and three last month, according to the latest figure reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health.

According to report, the deaths included two in April, six in June, 32 in July, 31 in August and four this month.

DGHS said after reviewing 126 deaths, the government's Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) confirmed 75 dengue deaths so far.
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http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2019-09/23/c_138415377.htm

[Ronan Kelly]

Govt confirms 81 deaths from dengue
Tribune Desk
Published at 05:35 pm September 27th, 2019

The government has confirmed that 81 people have died from dengue across Bangladesh so far since January 1 of this year.

The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Friday confirmed the death toll after reviewing 136 out of 231 cases.

However, the unofficial death toll is reported to be over 166, so far.
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Since January 1 till September 27, as many as 86,903 people have been affected by dengue.
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https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2019/09/27/dghs-360-more-hospitalized-for-dengue-in-24hrs

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.dhakatribune.com/banglad...engue-in-24hrs

DGHS: 348 more hospitalized for dengue in 24hrs
Tribune Desk
Published at 02:55 pm September 30th, 2019
The unofficial death toll is reported to be over 169, so far


A total of 348 dengue patients have been admitted to different hospitals across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours.

Till 8am on Monday, 100 new patients were admitted in Dhaka and 248 in districts outside Dhaka...

...The Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), in a press release issued on Monday, said the number of patients currently undergoing treatment in government and private hospitals in the country was 1,481.

A total of 81 dengue patients have died across Bangladesh from January 1 till September 30, according to their own collected data. However, the unofficial death toll is reported to be over 169, so far...

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.dhakatribune.com/banglad...engue-in-24hrs

DGHS: 361 more hospitalized for dengue in 24hrs
Tribune Desk
Published at 05:08 pm October 3rd, 2019
The unofficial death toll is reported to be around 170, so far

A total of 361 dengue patients have been admitted to different hospitals across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours.

Till 8am on Thursday, 100 new patients were admitted in Dhaka and 261 in districts outside Dhaka.

Dengue, a mosquito-borne virus, spreads among humans through its carrier, the Aedes mosquito.

The Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), in a press release issued on Thursday, said the number of patients currently undergoing treatment in government and private hospitals in the country was 1,419.

A total of 81 dengue patients have died across Bangladesh from January 1 till October 3, according to their own collected data. However, the unofficial death toll is reported to be around 170, so far...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://unb.com.bd/category/Banglades...n-24-hrs/29634

269 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
UNB News Publish Date - October 05, 2019, 04:05 PM


Dhaka, Oct 5 (UNB) – A total of 269 people were hospitalised across the country with dengue in the last 24 hours till 8am on Saturday.

Of them, 60 were admitted to hospitals in the capital and 209 in other parts of the country, said the Directorate General of Health Services.

Currently, 1,477 dengue patients, including 495 in Dhaka, are being treated at hospitals, it said...

...Since January, 89,616 people were hospitalised with dengue, most of them in Dhaka. Of them, 87,903 went home after full recovery...

[Ronan Kelly]

10:23 AM, October 06, 2019 / LAST MODIFIED: 12:30 PM, October 06, 2019
Teenage girl dies of dengue in Chattogram

A dengue patient died at a private hospital in Chattogram last night.

Sumi Boidya, 19, daughter of Sunil Boidya of Khulshi area, breathed her last at National Hospital. Her younger brother has also been hospitalised with dengue.
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Since January, 89,616 people were hospitalised with dengue, most of them in Dhaka. Of them, 87,903 went home after full recovery.

Currently, 1,477 dengue patients, including 495 in Dhaka, are being treated at hospitals, the government said.

The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research received reports of 236 dengue-related deaths since the beginning of this year. It has reviewed 136 cases so far and confirmed 81 people had died of dengue.

https://www.thedailystar.net/city/news/teenage-girl-dies-dengue-chattogram-1810066

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/201..._138464725.htm
Dengue fever death toll climbs to 93 in Bangladesh
Source: Xinhua| 2019-10-12 00:05:46|Editor: yan

DHAKA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi government has confirmed another 12 deaths from dengue fever, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country since January to 93.

According to a report of the country's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) received Friday, the deaths includes two in April, six in June, 34 in July, 47 in August and 4 in September.

On Oct. 1-10, according to the figure reported by the DGHS under the Ministry of Health, 3,162 more dengue cases were recorded after 16,856 in September and 52,636 in August, which were more than the total number of patients in any past year...

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.dhakatribune.com/banglad...engue-in-24hrs

DGHS: 287 more hospitalized for dengue in 24hrs
Tribune Desk
Published at 02:47 pm October 13th, 2019
The unofficial death toll is reported to be around 180, so far

A total of 287 dengue patients have been admitted to different hospitals across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours.

Till 8am on Sunday, 100 new patients were admitted in Dhaka and 187 in districts outside Dhaka.

Dengue, a mosquito-borne virus, spreads among humans through its carrier, the Aedes mosquito.

The Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), in a press release issued on Sunday, said the number of patients currently undergoing treatment in government and private hospitals in the country was 1,132...

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.dhakatribune.com/banglad...rs-all-records

Dengue outbreak shatters all records
Md. Kamrul Hasan
Published at 09:58 pm October 13th, 2019
Patients nearly doubled this year in comparison to the total from last 19 years

The number of dengue patients identified across Bangladesh this year so far is nearly double of the total diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease recorded in the past 19 years.

Between 2000 and 2018 end, some 50,176 dengue patients were identified around the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Breaking all records of the past recorded since 2000, the year when dengue outbreak was documented for the first time, the DGHS has also confirmed, a total 91,866 people were hospitalized throughout the country until on Sunday.

Dr Ayesha Akther, assistant director of the DGHS control room, said there was lack of preparation as the crisis worsened in June this year coming ahead of its usual time in September.

“Besides, although being an urban disease, dengue had a strong presence in the rural areas of the country as well this year.”

However, she added: “We will have to prepare ahead keeping this in our mind in the coming years.”

Between 2000 and 2019, 296 people had died from dengue across the country.

According to DGHS, Bangladesh saw the highest number of deaths — 93 — of dengue patients in 2000...