Bangladesh Launches Aggressive Dengue Crackdown Amid Warnings of Hemorrhagic Outbreak
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Health and Family Welfare Adviser Brig. Gen. (Retd) Dr. Md. Sakhawat Hossain announced on Saturday that mobile courts will conduct inspections every two to three days to combat the surge in dengue cases. Speaking at the inauguration of a three-month special anti-dengue drive at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi, the adviser warned that any institution found harboring mosquito larvae would face immediate fines.
Dr. Hossain expressed grave concern regarding the evolving nature of the virus, noting that medical experts have identified a shift toward the more severe hemorrhagic form of the disease. He emphasized that because this variant carries a significant risk of internal bleeding, public vigilance and proactive health measures are critical to mitigating the threat.
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The event also highlighted the geographical challenges facing the capital. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abu Saleh Md. Abdur Rahman identified 63 wards within the city corporation as high-risk zones, with 28 of those categorized as being under extreme threat.
The DSCC administrator stressed that local government efforts alone are insufficient to curb the outbreak. According to Rahman, effective prevention requires a collaborative effort, with the responsibility for maintaining a mosquito-free environment divided equally between public awareness and government intervention.
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