Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections, leaving hospitals struggling to cope, particularly in urban areas. At least 407 people have died from related complications in 2024, with 78,595 patients admitted to hospital nationwide, the latest official figures show. By mid-November, 4,173 patients were being treated, with 1,835 of them in Dhaka, the capital, and 2,338 elsewhere.

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Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

A rise in temperatures and longer monsoons, both linked to climate change, have caused a spike in mosquito breeding, driving the rapid spread of the virus

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Dengue death toll in Bangladesh crosses 400 as outbreak worsens

Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections, leaving hospitals struggling to cope, particularly in urban areas.

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Malaysia

Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.

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Hong Kong

DHAKA - Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections, leaving hospitals struggling to cope, particularly in urban areas.

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Singapore

Rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season are driving a surge in deadly dengue infections across Bangladesh.

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Australia

At least 400 dead as Bangladesh dengue outbreak worsens

DHAKA, Nov 17 — Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections, leaving hospitals struggling to cope, particularly in urban areas. At least 407 people have died from related complications in 2024, with 78,595 patients admitted to hospital nationwide, the latest official figures show. By mid-November, 4,173 patients were being t…

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Selangor

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City of Perth

Western Australia

Monsoon-like rainfall in October attributed to providing optimal conditions for mosquito that primarily carries the disease.

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Pakistan

The estimates presented by the health authority include 78,595 cases since January 1

As estimativas apresentadas pela autoridade de saúde incluem 78.595 casos desde o dia 1 de janeiro

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

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