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Dengue deaths cross 400 mark in Bangladesh

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Dhaka, Updated At : 09:55 AM Nov 18, 2024 IST

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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. Kabirul Bashar, a zoology professor blamed shifting weather patterns due to climate change for the crises.

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Dengue deaths cross 400 mark in Bangladesh

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