PRAYER NEED
Dengue kills 245 in Bangladesh as outbreak worsens after deadliest month
What happened
At least 245 people have died of dengue in Bangladesh this year and 79,620 have been admitted to hospital, the health ministry says. September was the deadliest month so far, with 148 deaths against 43 in August, and experts warn the rains could drive further infections through October, adding to pressure on hospitals already fighting a severe measles outbreak.
Families across Bangladesh are grieving loved ones lost to dengue, and thousands of patients are being treated in crowded hospitals.
People affected
- People affected
- 79,620
- Lives lost
- 245
Pray for
- Families who have lost loved ones to dengue
- Patients being treated in crowded hospitals
- Doctors and nurses under pressure
- Protection for children and the vulnerable
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