At least eight dengue patients died while 1,589 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (July 17), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In the 24 hours, 847 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 742 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said the DGHS release.

According to DGHS, this year till today 3,347 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals in Dhaka while 2,094 other patients are being treated in hospitals outside Dhaka.

Besides, this year a total 114 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh till today.

Last year, a total 281 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh.

However, 28,429 patients were admitted to different hospitals with dengue while 28,265 patients recovered in last year.

BDST: 2036 HRS, JULY 17, 2023
MSK