With 19 deaths recorded since the beginning of August, following 41 in July and 19 in June, concerns are mounting about the worsening situation this month, potentially reaching its peak in September, according to Western media. The outbreak is attributed to climate conditions favorable for the breeding of mosquitoes carrying the virus, as intermittent rain and warm humid weather have created an ideal environment for its spread.
Health officials are urging residents to use mosquito nets, repellents, and eliminate stagnant water to curb the spread of the disease. Dengue fever, also known as ‘breakbone fever,’ is transmitted through mosquito bites and is common in tropical and subtropical regions.
In 2023, Bangladesh experienced its worst outbreak in history, with 1,705 deaths and over 321,000 infections. With cases continuing to rise, experts fear a repeat of this tragic scenario if strict measures are not implemented.
The dengue virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water. Once a person is infected, the mosquito can transmit the virus to others through bites. Health authorities are calling for increased public awareness and intensified mosquito control efforts to avoid a health disaster.
