dengue control
The old way of fighting dengue isn't working. We need a smarter strategy
In Bangladesh’s public health sector, what was once a seasonal concern confined largely to Dhaka has mutated into a year-round, nationwide crisis.
18 August 2026
Beware the double whammy of dengue, measles
The government must urgently eliminate Aedes breeding, add treatment facilities nationwide.
2 July 2026
Managing dengue hotspots can be the difference between life and death
DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards
30 May 2024
What 'success' is the mayor talking about?
DSCC mayor’s claim about dengue prevention in 2023 raises questions
17 May 2024
Don’t mess up dengue control this time
Pre-emptive measures key to preventing another dengue disaster
9 May 2024
Eid and dengue can be a dangerous mix
Spike in infections feared as many thousands leave cities
8 April 2024
Containing dengue: The deaths belie claims of success
The crisis has reached a stage where a victim's family now accepts its fate as an unavoidable misfortune
26 September 2023
Should Bangladesh try Wolbachia?
Many countries including Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil are opting for the Wolbachia method for dengue control.
31 August 2023
Dengue can be deadlier this year
Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it
5 July 2023
A danger lurking in the shadows
Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid
25 June 2023
Our dengue control methods are beyond inadequate
The situation has further deteriorated in June with the onset of monsoon, which is the breeding season for Aedes mosquitoes.
23 June 2023
Why is dengue becoming such a serious public health threat?
The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness
7 November 2022
1 more dengue patient dies; death toll this year now 9
One dengue patient died while 85 patients were admitted at hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8 am today.
30 July 2022
2 dengue patients die, 53 hospitalised in 24 hours
Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).
17 July 2022
DNCC opens control room to provide free dengue test
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today (July 16, 2022) opened a control room to provide free dengue tests and advice regarding the disease to its residents.
16 July 2022
49 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 49 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (June 29, 2022).
2 July 2022
Fighting dengue with proper diet
Along with proper medication, the right food intake is essential in fighting dengue and ensuring quick recovery of patients. Through a balanced diet one can not only detoxify the body and improve the platelet count, but also prevent severe complications like gastrointestinal bleeding, dehydration, etc.
30 August 2021
DSCC to distribute free aerosol spray to fight dengue
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will distribute aerosol sprays among the education institutes in the city area free of cost in a bid to protect the students from mosquito bites and dengue fever.
26 July 2019
Dengue menace alarming but not out of control: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) expressed its willingness to work jointly with Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) to control dengue prevalence.
20 July 2019
Dengue threat looms over city
A large part of Dhaka South City Corporation is at risk of a dengue outbreak as the carrier of the virus, Aedes mosquito, is present at over one-third of the houses and other structures in that zone, a survey has found.
28 July 2018