dengue control

Managing dengue hotspots can be the difference between life and death

DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards

What 'success' is the mayor talking about?

DSCC mayor’s claim about dengue prevention in 2023 raises questions

Don’t mess up dengue control this time

Pre-emptive measures key to preventing another dengue disaster

Eid and dengue can be a dangerous mix

Spike in infections feared as many thousands leave cities

Containing dengue: The deaths belie claims of success

The crisis has reached a stage where a victim's family now accepts its fate as an unavoidable misfortune

Should Bangladesh try Wolbachia?

Many countries including Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil are opting for the Wolbachia method for dengue control.

Dengue can be deadlier this year

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it

A danger lurking in the shadows

Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid

Our dengue control methods are beyond inadequate

The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.

July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023

Dengue can be deadlier this year

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

A danger lurking in the shadows

Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid

June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023

Our dengue control methods are beyond inadequate

The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

Why is dengue becoming such a serious public health threat?

The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

1 more dengue patient dies; death toll this year now 9

One dengue patient died while 85 patients were admitted at hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8 am today.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

2 dengue patients die, 53 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

DNCC opens control room to provide free dengue test

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today (July 16, 2022) opened a control room to provide free dengue tests and advice regarding the disease to its residents.

July 2, 2022
July 2, 2022

49 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 49 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (June 29, 2022).

August 30, 2021
August 30, 2021

Fighting dengue with proper diet

Along with proper medication, the right food intake is essential in fighting dengue and ensuring quick recovery of patients. Through a balanced diet one can not only detoxify the body and improve the platelet count, but also prevent severe complications like gastrointestinal bleeding, dehydration, etc.

July 26, 2019
July 26, 2019

DSCC to distribute free aerosol spray to fight dengue

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will distribute aerosol sprays among the education institutes in the city area free of cost in a bid to protect the students from mosquito bites and dengue fever.