Bangladesh battles rising tide of dengue, chikungunya

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe public health crisis as dengue and chikungunya cases surge, leading to over 33,800 dengue infections and 132 deaths this year, overwhelming hospitals. Experts warn that without intensified mosquito control measures, the situation could worsen, with stagnant water in urban areas creating breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito.

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