Dengue infection on the rise in the capital, children are more affected

News Desk: Dengue is on the rise across the country, with the highest levels in the capital Dhaka. Hundreds of people are getting infected with dengue every day in the capital. Children are among the most affected. Experts believe that it can be solved through the awareness of the common people and the effective action of the city corporation to prevent the spread of Aedes mosquitoes. A visit to the capital's hospitals shows that most of the patients admitted to the hospital are suffering from fever. Many of them are dengue. From January 1 to Monday of this month, 1 thousand 820 people have been infected with dengue. 19 people have died so far this year. Abul Kashem (40), a resident of Mohammadpur area. He was admitted to the hospital due to sudden fever and cold. Check and find out that he has dengue. Abul Kashem told Sangbad Prakash, "Suddenly fever from last three. The fever is not decreasing at all. After the test, I found out that it was dengue." Dr. about dengue infection. Lelin Chowdhury told Sangamb Prakash, "Usually dengue outbreak occurs in our country from June to September. It is possible to deal with dengue outbreak if appropriate steps are taken by the Health Department and City Corporation so that it does not increase during this time. Also the public needs to be aware.” On the other hand, with the release of news about dengue infection, the Chief Health Officer of Dhaka North City Corporation, Brig. Jenna. Md. With Jobaidur Rahman. Jobaidur Rahman said, "The City Corporation is trying its best to prevent the spread of dengue. Our respected citizens along with the city corporation have to take responsibility.” Meanwhile, according to a source of the Directorate of Health, 454 patients are admitted in various public and private hospitals across the country. Among them, 392 people are in Dhaka. The remaining 62 are in other departments outside Dhaka. Since January 1 of this year, 4 thousand 480 patients have been admitted to the hospital. 4 thousand 7 people have been exempted.