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health2 years ago

"Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh Reaches Record High with Over 300,000 Cases"

Bangladesh is experiencing its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with hospitals overwhelmed and the death toll rising. The country has recorded 301,255 dengue cases and 1,549 deaths this year, with the number of fatalities roughly five times higher than last year. The outbreak has spread beyond urban centers to rural areas, straining the healthcare system. Experts attribute the severity of the outbreak to the prevalence of the Den-2 strain of dengue, climate change altering mosquito breeding patterns, and the ineffectiveness of commonly used insecticides. Health experts are calling for a comprehensive plan to control the spread of dengue and eradicate the Aedes mosquito population.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bangladesh#dengue-outbreak#epidemic
health2 years ago

Overcrowding at Hospitals Prompts Urgent Call for Jamaicans to Utilize Health Centres

The Ministry of Health & Wellness in Jamaica is urging the public to visit health centers instead of overcrowded hospitals due to increased cases of dengue, flu, and other illnesses. All major hospitals are currently experiencing overcrowding and longer waiting times, with over 150 admissions related to dengue. The ministry has implemented measures to ease the burden on the health system, including extended opening hours for select health centers.

via Jamaica Gleaner|
#dengue-outbreak#health#hospitals
health2 years ago

Jamaica receives $200m boost to combat dengue outbreak

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an additional $200 million to combat Jamaica's dengue outbreak. $70 million will be allocated to schools for partnership with the National Solid Waste Management Authority, while $126 million will be used for household and community clean-up exercises. This comes after the Ministry of Health and Wellness declared a dengue outbreak in Jamaica on September 23, with the number of cases reaching 1,117 as of September 29.

via Jamaica Gleaner|
#clean-up-exercises#dengue-outbreak#funding
health2 years ago

"Dengue Outbreak in Barbados: Urgent Call for Preventative Measures"

Barbados is experiencing a dengue fever outbreak, with 518 recorded cases in September 2023 compared to 241 cases in the same period last year. The Pan American Health Organisation has also reported outbreaks in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Grenada. The World Health Organisation warns that climate change may lead to increased cases of mosquito-borne diseases globally. Symptoms of dengue fever include headaches, muscle and joint pains, vomiting, and a characteristic skin rash. The public is advised to take protective measures such as source reduction, using mosquito repellent, wearing protective clothing, and seeking medical attention for unexplained fever or symptoms. No deaths have been reported so far.

via Nation News|
#barbados#climate-change#dengue-outbreak
health2 years ago

"Dengue Outbreak Claims 1,000 Lives in Bangladesh"

Bangladesh is experiencing its worst-ever outbreak of dengue, with over 1,000 deaths recorded since the beginning of the year. This is a significant increase compared to last year's death toll of 281. The country currently has over 200,000 confirmed cases of dengue. Climate change, including irregular rainfall and hotter temperatures, has created favorable conditions for mosquito breeding and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. The World Health Organization has warned that the outbreak is putting immense pressure on Bangladesh's health system.

via DW (English)|
#bangladesh#climate-change#dengue-outbreak
health2 years ago

"Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh Claims Nearly 1,000 Lives"

Bangladesh is currently experiencing its most severe dengue outbreak in history, with nearly 1,000 deaths reported this year. The wet monsoons have created favorable conditions for mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus to breed in stagnant water. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and the country was caught off guard by the stronger strain of the virus causing faster deterioration in patients. Dengue infections have been reported in all 64 districts of Bangladesh, and public health officials are urging for more effective and long-term measures to be taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

via BBC|
#bangladesh#dengue-outbreak#health
health2 years ago

"Dengue Crisis in Bangladesh: A Warning Sign for the Climate Crisis, WHO Expert Warns"

Bangladesh is currently facing its worst dengue outbreak on record, with over 600 deaths and 135,000 cases reported since April. The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes the surge to the climate crisis and El Nino weather pattern. The country's healthcare system is overwhelmed, with hospitals facing shortages of beds and staff. WHO is supporting the Bangladeshi government in strengthening surveillance, lab capacity, clinical management, vector control, risk communication, and community engagement. Dengue is endemic in over 100 countries, and the global number of cases has increased eight-fold in the past two decades. As the climate crisis worsens, mosquito-borne diseases like dengue are likely to spread and have a greater impact on human health.

via CNN|
#bangladesh#climate-crisis#dengue-outbreak
health2 years ago

Rising Dengue Deaths in Bangladesh: Over 200 Lives Lost

Bangladesh is facing a deadly dengue outbreak, with at least 176 people, including 31 children, having died from the mosquito-borne fever. The disease has reached an "epidemic" proportion, according to health experts, although the government has not officially declared it as such. The death rate from dengue this year is at a five-year high, and experts warn that the situation could worsen in the coming months. Social media is flooded with accounts of suffering and deaths, and parents are particularly concerned about their children, who are more prone to developing severe complications from the disease. The NGO Save the Children has called it the worst dengue outbreak in five years, with children aged five to 14 being the most affected group. Many blame the municipal corporations for not taking timely steps to control the breeding of mosquitoes.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bangladesh#dengue-outbreak#epidemic
health2 years ago

"Devastating Dengue Outbreak Claims Over 200 Lives in Peru Amid El Niño"

Peru has extended a health emergency in 18 of its 24 regions due to the largest dengue outbreak in the country's history, recording more than 140,000 cases and at least 200 deaths. The outbreak has been exacerbated by global climate change and compounded by an incoming El Niño cycle, providing mosquitoes with ideal conditions for breeding. Peru has resorted to drastic measures, such as banning water-filled vases in homes and mass fumigations, to stop the spread of dengue fever. Two vaccines have been developed against dengue, but obstacles to mass immunizations remain.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#dengue-outbreak#health
health2 years ago

"Devastating Dengue Outbreak Sweeps Peru Amid El Niño"

Peru is facing its worst dengue outbreak on record with at least 200 people dead and over 130,000 confirmed cases. Most of the deaths have occurred in northern Peru, where hospitals are overwhelmed and medical personnel from across the country are rushing to help. Health authorities have fumigated millions of homes to stop the spread of the disease, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The outbreak has been intensified by El Niño, which has brought heavy rainfall and created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Peru's President has declared a state of emergency in 18 of the country's 24 regions.

via USA TODAY|
#dengue-outbreak#el-nino#health
health2 years ago

El Niño rains exacerbate deadly dengue outbreak in Peru with 200K cases and 200 fatalities.

Peru is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak on record, with over 200 deaths and 130,000 recorded cases, which could intensify further due to the El Niño climate phenomenon bringing torrential rains and mosquitoes. Health officials are prohibiting residents from storing still water in open containers to prevent mosquito breeding sites. The Peruvian President has declared a two-month "state of emergency" in 18 of the country's 24 regions due to the imminent danger from heavy rainfall this year and next.

via Fox News|
#climate-phenomenon#dengue-outbreak#el-nino