One dies of dengue _-

One more death due to dengue was reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 269 this year, reports bdnews24.com.

The recent fatality took place in the Dhaka North City Corporation.

During this period, 477 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of these, 135 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 93 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.

Currently, 3,786 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 54,702 dengue cases have been reported.