Dengue death toll passes 300
Dengue fever cases usually peak in September following the progress of the monsoon season, but the current death toll of at least 303 is already higher than the 2022 total. Just over half of the 63,000+ cases recorded by August 5 have been from Dhaka and the city’s hospitals are said to be overwhelmed with dengue fever patients. In neighbouring India, monsoon-associated health events reported over the week included a surge in dengue fever cases in Jammu division (Jammu and Kashmir), dengue and cholera in Mohali (Chandigarh), scrub typhus in Raiganj (West Bengal), Japanese encephalitis in Assam, and malaria in Mumbai (Maharashtra). Read more
Advice
Dengue fever is common in most tropical or sub-tropical regions of the world. The virus is spread by daytime-feeding Aedes mosquitoes and to avoid it and other insect-borne diseases, travellers should apply an insect repellent containing an effective active ingredient, such as DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus (PMD), to exposed skin when outdoors during the day. In addition, cover up with long-sleeved tops, long pants, and shoes and socks around dawn and dusk, as well as other times when the mosquitoes are active.
Health Risks
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