Dengue Epidemic in Bangladesh: 340 Deaths, Hospitals Overwhelmed

The dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh continues to intensify. In just the first 8 days of the month, there were 87 reported deaths, pushing the overall fatality count to 340. Confirmed cases have risen to 72,225. Of these, 37,722 are from the capital, Dhaka, and 34,503 from other cities. Hospitals are overwhelmed, hosting 9,463 patients for ongoing treatment, while a staggering 62,422 have been discharged. The healthcare system is under immense strain, evident from the fact that many patients find themselves resting in hospital corridors due to lack of space.