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Dhaka hospitals struggle as dengue wards overflow

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Dhaka hospitals are experiencing overcrowding as dengue infections surge nationwide.

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  • Hospitals in Dhaka are currently overwhelmed by a surge in dengue fever cases, forcing medical staff to treat patients on floors and in verandas.
  • The country recorded over 747 new hospital admissions within a 24-hour window, following a record-breaking August with more than 20,000 infections.
  • Health experts warn that the outbreak may continue to intensify throughout October.

What to watch next

  • Potential increase in dengue cases during October
  • Implementation of mosquito breeding ground eradication measures

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