DHAKA, July 10, 2023 (BSS) - A total of three dengue patients died and 889 
were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the past 24 hours 
till 8 am today.

"During the period, a total of 574 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka 
city and 315 were admitted to different hospitals outside it," a press 
release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.

"This year, 76 deaths were reported from dengue disease while 269 died last 
year," the daily statement of the DGHS said.

With the new cases, the total number of patients rose to 13,843 the 
statement said, adding: "Some 10,514 patients were released from different 
hospitals this year among the total patients." 

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has recently issued 
comprehensive instructions on prevention of dengue infection as the mosquito-
borne tropical disease has increased sharply in the current year. 

According to the DGHS data, dengue infection has increased five times since 
January 1 to May 31, 2023. 

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and 
subtropical areas of the world. Outbreaks of the disease are usually 
seasonal, peaking during and after the rainy season.