At least 16 dengue patients died while 2,653 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (July 26), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In the 24 hours, 1,327dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 1,326 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said the DGHS release.

According to DGHS, this year till today 4,760 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals in Dhaka while 3,429 other patients are being treated in hospitals outside Dhaka.

Besides, this year a total 215died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh till today.

Last year, a total 281 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh.

However, 28,429 patients were admitted to different hospitals with dengue while 28,265 patients recovered in last year.

BDST: 2003 HRS, JULY 26, 2023
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