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Dhaka, Bangladesh
Mohammad Abdullah, who works in a private hospital in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, has had dengue fever since 16 July. His younger brother and mother also caught the fever. All are now hospitalized.
"I work in a dialysis laboratory at this hospital. I know very well this viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes [dengue fever]. But I could not avoid it, "said Anadolu Abdullah agency lying in a hospital bed.
He said he is a resident of the Shantibag region, which has experienced "very unexpected" development. "Even a little rain creates water saturation here. A bad drainage and sanitation system takes two to three days to clean the stagnant water. During the monsoon, we suffer from stagnant water and mosquitoes, "he said.
A record number of dengue cases have been reported in Bangladesh this year. A total of 8,565 people were infected by the disease until July 24, according to the latest update from the Health Services Branch (HPBB).
In 2018, 7,450 dengue cases were reported.
The month of July, alone, saw a mbadive increase in the number of dengue cases reported, with 6,421 dengue patients.
Dr. Md. Mouzzam Hossain, dengue specialist at Care Medical College Hospital, told the Anadolu Agency that dengue cases have been increasing in recent years due to environmental changes and lack of awareness. "This year, it reaches epidemic proportions, breaking all records."
He urged the government to consider dengue as a priority issue and to sit down immediately with the authorities of all public and private hospitals to jointly manage the crisis.
The causes
Mosquitoes with malaria and dengue fever appear more frequently, especially during the rainy season, while scientists warn that high temperatures and prolonged rains increase mosquito breeding.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that occurs in tropical and subtropical climates around the world, mainly in urban and semi-urban areas. According to the World Health Organization, the infection causes a flu-like illness and sometimes evolves into a life-threatening complication called severe dengue fever.
Dhaka, a megalopolis of more than 20 million inhabitants, has turned into a vast construction site, with the construction of thousands of new high-rise buildings.
Barrels of stagnant water or tanks are also being manufactured for these large-scale construction works and rainwater storage is being pooled at sites under construction.
Currently, the mega subway project is under construction on the main street connecting the main airport of Dhaka to the Motijheel business center. Many parts of the street have already been dug for this project. We see that the rainwater stagnates in many holes.
DGHS records also show that over 90% of dengue cases in the country have been reported in the capital.
"Just four days ago, I came to Dhaka for official work and I was infected with dengue fever," said Anadolu Agency Mohammad Kamal Uddin, an expatriate Bangladeshi, groomed in a hospital in the city.
"I have been working in Kuwait for a few years. I have often seen rains in this country. But I have never seen such stagnation of water and a bad drainage system, as in Dhaka, "he added.
Are the real numbers higher?
The actual number of cases of dengue fever is unclear and may even be higher.
The mayor of Dhaka City, South City (DSCC), Sayeed Khokon, recently spoke about treating tens of thousands of dengue patients in the south of the city alone.
Up to now, about 25,000 dengue patients have received primary medical care and critically ill patients have been sent to nearby hospitals for treatment, Khokon told the Daily Star on July 22.
Hasanur Rahman, a doctor on duty at the Islami Bank Central Hospital, told the Anadolu agency on July 23 that during the work day, 14 patients presented themselves at the hospital and seven of them. 39, between them were suffering from dengue fever.
"In recent days, many dengue patients have come for treatment at the hospital, but they have not all been admitted due to lack of cabins or beds," he said. he adds.
Fight against dengue fever
The Bangladesh government decided to launch a national mosquito control and mosquito control program on July 25th.
A 22-member national committee, led by the Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Md. Tajul Islam, was formed to implement the decision and make the program effective.
As part of the one – week campaign, people will be encouraged to destroy all mosquito breeding grounds at home.
On July 14, the country's high court ruled the health officials responsible for their inability to eliminate Aedes mosquitoes and stop the spread of dengue, chikungunya and other similar diseases in the city.
In its ruling, the court said more than 11 people died of dengue recently. However, local media reported that the death toll exceeded 25
According to the government, a total of 8 people, including one civilian surgeon, died of the disease.
Describing the "alarming" situation of "dengue fever" in Bangladesh, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for swift and effective action. "The situation would become epidemic if this trend continued," said Dr Edwin Salvador, acting representative of WHO in Dhaka, on 21 July.
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