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Dengue deaths rise as 1,558 new admissions reported

9/7/2026

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Health Directorate Reports Dengue

Directorate General of Health Services reported four dengue deaths and 1,558 new admissions on Sunday.
Bangladesh recorded 117 dengue deaths in 2026, including 43 in August.
Nine coastal districts accounted for nearly 15,000 admissions, over one-third of the national total.
Dr Mushtaq Hossain said stored rainwater containers foster Aedes mosquito breeding in those districts.

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Health Directorate Reports Dengue

Directorate General of Health Services reported four dengue deaths and 1,558 new admissions on Sunday.
Bangladesh recorded 117 dengue deaths in 2026, including 43 in August.
Nine coastal districts accounted for nearly 15,000 admissions, over one-third of the national total.
Dr Mushtaq Hossain said stored rainwater containers foster Aedes mosquito breeding in those districts.

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