Climate change
Bangladesh has been plagued by one of the worst dengue outbreaks in recent history, with a record 1,705 deaths and a case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.5 percent, the highest in the world. The outbreak, which began in 2023, has put a significant strain on the country'
Dengue fever
In a bid to combat the rapidly escalating dengue situation, the Quezon City government has intensified its response measures, citing a 126.53% increase in cases from January 1 to September 9, with a total of 7,686 reported cases, compared to 3,045 from January 1 to August 31,
Flood relief
Lahore Divisional Commissioner Maryam Khan visited a flood relief camp in Lahore, inspecting facilities and interacting with affected families. The district administration has established nine relief camps across four tehsils of Lahore, providing shelter, food, and clothing to displaced families. Commissioner Khan also chaired a divisional meeting to review anti-dengue,
Flood relief
Lahore Commissioner Marryam Khan has directed the district administration to ensure 100% implementation of anti-dengue protocols in flood relief camps. This directive was issued during a divisional meeting to review anti-dengue, anti-smog, and flood relief operations in the entire Lahore division. The meeting was attended by various department heads, including
Dengue fever
Citizens and government agencies in Bangladesh are sounding the alarm about the country's devastating dengue crisis, with alarming rates of fatalities and infections. The situation has been exacerbated by factors such as lack of public awareness, improper insecticide usage, and inadequate government initiatives. According to experts, the months
Dengue fever
The Philippines is experiencing a significant rise in dengue cases, with Quezon City recording over 7,000 cases from January to August this year, representing a 151% increase compared to the same period last year. This alarming trend is attributed to various factors, including the incessant rains brought by several
Dengue fever
Bangladesh continues to battle a worsening dengue epidemic, with the number of deaths climbing to 101 this year, including three new fatalities in the past 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services attributes the majority of deaths to the capital city Dhaka, where 45 fatalities have occurred. The total
Dengue fever
The Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor, has warned that the current strain of dengue in Bangladesh has become more aggressive, putting patients at risk of critical complications if not treated promptly. With a surge in cases and deaths reported across
Dengue fever
The Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor has expressed concern over the changing nature of dengue fever in Bangladesh, making it more challenging to treat patients. The current strain of dengue is no longer manageable, and many patients are quickly becoming
Dengue fever
As the dengue fever outbreak worsens in Bangladesh, the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has stepped in to provide assistance. On Thursday, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh Liu Yuyin delivered anti-dengue supplies to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Dengue fever
Sindh province in Pakistan has reported its first dengue-related death of the year, with a 24-year-old male patient succumbing to the disease. The province has seen a significant decline in dengue activity in recent years, with a dramatic reduction in reported cases. However, the health authorities cannot afford to let
Dengue fever
Chinese Charge d'Affaires Dr. Liu Yuyin expressed China's hope for Bangladesh's swift recovery from the dengue epidemic, donating dengue prevention materials and emphasizing the importance of joint efforts between the government, society, and international community. China has also provided significant assistance to Bangladesh, including
