Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 15 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 7), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, six were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement added.
However, no fresh death due to dengue was reported, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
So far, 2,338 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.
BDST: 2059 HRS, MAY 7, 2024
MSK