Staff Reporter:
The dengue endemic is yet to stat this year, but infections are already surging with caseload doubling in April from March.
The death tally hit 7 last month compared with just 3 in February, according to the Directorate General of Health Sciences.
As many as 701 cases were recorded last month, compared with 336 in March.
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz has said DNCC would enlist the army’s help for tackling the health emergency this year. All efforts are being made to address the crisis.
Health experts have warned the dengue outbreak could be severe this year, and unless the capital city authorities take act on time, the situation could get disastrous.
