Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications
Abstract Dengue fever has emerged as a major public health crisis in Bangladesh, with an unprecedented surge in cases and fatalities in recent years. This paper analyzed the epidemiological trends, contributing factors, and public health implications of the rising dengue burden in the country. Surve...
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| author | Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed Safayet Jamil Olalekan John Okesanya Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka Gilbert Eshun Jerico Bautista Ogaya Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III |
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| description | Abstract Dengue fever has emerged as a major public health crisis in Bangladesh, with an unprecedented surge in cases and fatalities in recent years. This paper analyzed the epidemiological trends, contributing factors, and public health implications of the rising dengue burden in the country. Surveillance data revealed a staggering 203,406 dengue cases and 989 deaths between January and September 2023, marking a 1.9-fold increase compared with the entire year of 2019. The capital bears the brunt of the outbreak and accounts for over half of all cases and deaths. Climatic factors, rapid urbanization, population density, insecticide resistance, and a lack of public awareness have created a perfect storm for dengue transmission. The overburdened healthcare system struggles to cope with the influx of patients, leading to a compromised quality of care and economic strain. Vulnerable populations have a heightened risk of developing severe complications and mortality. This paper highlights the urgent need for a multipronged approach encompassing surveillance, case management, vector control, risk communication, and community engagement to combat the dengue epidemic in Bangladesh. Sustained political commitment, adequate resources, and strong multi-sectoral collaboration are imperative to reduce the disease burden and safeguard public health in the face of this escalating threat. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4a185dd86a248cd9bdd14af16ebf6162025-08-20T04:01:46ZengBMCTropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines2055-09362025-08-011111810.1186/s40794-025-00251-6Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implicationsIkponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi0Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed1Safayet Jamil2Olalekan John Okesanya3Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka4Gilbert Eshun5Jerico Bautista Ogaya6Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III7Siberian State Medical UniversityFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD UniversityDepartment of Public Health, Daffodil International UniversityDepartment of Public Health and Maritime Transport, University of ThessalyCommunity and Clinical Research Division, First On-Call InitiativeThe Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of EdinburghDepartment of Medical Technology, Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing, Far Eastern UniversityCenter for University Research, University of MakatiAbstract Dengue fever has emerged as a major public health crisis in Bangladesh, with an unprecedented surge in cases and fatalities in recent years. This paper analyzed the epidemiological trends, contributing factors, and public health implications of the rising dengue burden in the country. Surveillance data revealed a staggering 203,406 dengue cases and 989 deaths between January and September 2023, marking a 1.9-fold increase compared with the entire year of 2019. The capital bears the brunt of the outbreak and accounts for over half of all cases and deaths. Climatic factors, rapid urbanization, population density, insecticide resistance, and a lack of public awareness have created a perfect storm for dengue transmission. The overburdened healthcare system struggles to cope with the influx of patients, leading to a compromised quality of care and economic strain. Vulnerable populations have a heightened risk of developing severe complications and mortality. This paper highlights the urgent need for a multipronged approach encompassing surveillance, case management, vector control, risk communication, and community engagement to combat the dengue epidemic in Bangladesh. Sustained political commitment, adequate resources, and strong multi-sectoral collaboration are imperative to reduce the disease burden and safeguard public health in the face of this escalating threat.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-025-00251-6Dengue feverEpidemiologyBangladeshGood health and well-beingPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed Safayet Jamil Olalekan John Okesanya Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka Gilbert Eshun Jerico Bautista Ogaya Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines Dengue fever Epidemiology Bangladesh Good health and well-being Public health |
| title | Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications |
| title_full | Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications |
| title_fullStr | Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications |
| title_short | Dengue fever in Bangladesh: rising trends, contributing factors, and public health implications |
| title_sort | dengue fever in bangladesh rising trends contributing factors and public health implications |
| topic | Dengue fever Epidemiology Bangladesh Good health and well-being Public health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-025-00251-6 |
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