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Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh

Content Editor: Akhila Nandan

August 17, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM

Global Health, Dengue, Integrated Vector Management

Content Editor: Akhila Nandan

  • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh, has reported 69,493 confirmed Dengue cases from July 1 to August 7.

  • The disease mortality was 327, and the case fatality rate was 0.47%. (DENV 2>DENV3).  

  • Six hospitals have been put in force to strengthen case management.  

  • The core areas enforced to enhance the management are 

  1. Improvised Laboratory Facilities.                     

  2. Vector Control Activities.  

  • WHO has categorized Bangladesh as a ‘high’ risk area for Dengue.   

  • WHO has also emphasized strict vector control measures, especially in high-risk places (schools, workplaces, and residences) via Integrated Vector Management which aims at eliminating the adult and larval stages of Aedes mosquitoes.  

  • IVM includes the use of larvicides, including fogging and Personal protective measures.

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