Bangladesh to launch mobile courts for dengue prevention

Bangladesh is intensifying its fight against dengue with the imminent deployment of mobile courts, according to Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain. These courts will penalize institutions harboring Aedes mosquito larvae, a key step in strengthening prevention measures. The minister announced the initiative during the inauguration of a three-month special dengue prevention campaign in Dhaka.

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Institutions where Aedes mosquito larvae are found will face penalties. Mobile courts will be conducted after two to three days to strengthen dengue prevention measures.

Husain expressed concern over the potential rise in dengue hemorrhagic fever this season, noting that physicians anticipate an increase in bleeding complications among patients. He urged vigilance and proactive preventive actions to mitigate these risks. The campaign aims to address the growing threat of the mosquito-borne disease.

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Bleeding may occur in some dengue patients. Therefore, we must remain vigilant and take preventive measures in advance.

Adding to the urgency, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam highlighted the widespread risk within the capital. He revealed that 63 wards under the DSCC are considered at risk, with 28 facing a higher threat level. Salam stressed that effective dengue prevention hinges on the coordinated efforts of both citizens and the city corporation, underscoring a collective responsibility in combating the disease.

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Our survey has identified 63 wards under the DSCC as being at risk of dengue, while 28 wards are at higher risk.