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Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | Dhaka

Dengue cases rise in Daudkandi

 Daudkandi Correspondent
 Published: 12:01 AM, 23 September 2026

The number of dengue cases is rising steadily in Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla. In the last 24 hours, 245 people were tested for dengue at the Upazila Health Complex and private facilities, with 37 testing
positive. As of September 22 this year, a total of 1,103 people have been diagnosed with dengue in the upazila.

According to Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Habibur Rahman, 7 of 34 people tested at government facilities and 30 of 211 tested at private facilities in the last 24 hours were found positive.

Health Complex data show that 182 people were diagnosed with dengue in Daudkandi in July, which rose to 397 in August. By September 22, the number had reached 455. Of those infected in September, 66 were diagnosed at government facilities and 389 at private facilities.

Of the 1,103 dengue cases detected this year, 213 were diagnosed at government facilities and 890 at private facilities.

A total of 231 dengue patients have been admitted to Daudkandi Upazila Health Complex this year. Of them, 223 have recovered and returned home, while eight are currently undergoing treatment. Month-wise, 38 patients were admitted in July, 75 in August and 55 in September.

Regarding the rise in dengue cases, Dr Habibur Rahman told correspondent Saiful Islam that dengue prevalence is higher during the rainy season, particularly in July, August and September.

Stagnant
water in different areas creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and the number of dengue patients tends to increase following rainfall.

He said the administration and health department have been conducting various awareness campaigns to prevent dengue, but the expected level of public awareness has not yet been achieved.

Many infected people also fail to follow necessary precautions. Although patients are advised to stay under mosquito nets, they often remain outside the nets during the daytime and come into contact with healthy people.

He stressed the importance of protecting infected people from mosquito bites, as mosquitoes that bite dengue patients can transmit the virus to others.

He urged patients, their family members and everyone else to remain alert and take necessary measures to prevent dengue.