Dengue claims 8 lives; the highest single-day death this year

Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 158 this year.

During the period, 1,221 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of the total deaths, five deaths were reported from Dhaka South City Corporation, one from Dhaka North City Corporation and one each from Barishal and Khulna divisions.

Of them, 206 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 228 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.

Some 3,297 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.

A total of 29,786 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.

Last year, 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.