Dengue
Why so much neglect in dengue prevention?
In recent years, dengue has been making a significant impact in various cities across the country. With each passing day, the severity of dengue is increasing. Efforts to control dengue have proven ineffective. While the government claims to be making maximum efforts, it is now essential to investigate why the prevalence of dengue is not decreasing.
Avoiding mosquito bites key to dengue prevention
This year, even before the monsoon season officially began, the situation regarding dengue fever, carried by Aedes mosquitoes, is showing alarming signs across the country. Everyday, countless people are rushing to hospitals due to dengue fever. Climate change, rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and unplanned urbanization are all contributing to the increased risk of dengue.
Why so much neglect?
In recent years, dengue has struck various cities in the country with increasing severity. As time passes, the outbreak of dengue is becoming more intense and uncontrollable. Despite claims from the two city corporations of Dhaka and other city corporations across the country that they are making maximum efforts, the reason for the unabated surge of dengue remains to be thoroughly examined.
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