Eight die of dengue in a day as 1,595 admitted to hospitals

The dengue situation in the country remains alarming. Eight more people died of dengue in the past 24 hours. During the same period, 1,595 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country.

The information was given in the regular dengue report of the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services on Tuesday (November 10).

According to the report, the fresh admissions and deaths have made this year's dengue situation even more worrying.

Pressure is rising on hospitals treating dengue patients. With patient numbers growing, especially in the capital and other regions, ensuring treatment in hospitals has become critically important.

Health experts have long been advising people to destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds, keep the surroundings of homes clean, and not let water accumulate anywhere.

They are also stressing that people should not neglect a fever and should consult a doctor quickly.

Alongside personal awareness, experts say it is also essential for city corporations and the authorities concerned to strengthen mosquito-control drives.

The Directorate General of Health Services has been publishing updated information on the dengue situation in its daily regular reports.