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Dengue: 15 patients hospitalised in 24hrs

UNB . Dhaka
29 May 2024 18:10:41 | Update: 29 May 2024 18:10:41
Dengue: 15 patients hospitalised in 24hrs
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Fifteen more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.

Of the new patients, six were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka city and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Currently, 97 patients are receiving treatment at several hospitals across the country. So far, 2,810 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024, said DGHS.

Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.

The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3,18,749 recoveries last year.

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