Dengue Cases Surge Globally with Rising Deaths

Telangana has reported 4,648 dengue cases in 2024 with no fatalities, though there are conflicting reports of three dengue-related deaths in Warangal, including that of a four-year-old girl. Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad are also experiencing a surge in cases, with Bhubaneswar recording over 500 dengue cases and Ahmedabad reporting 345 dengue cases alongside a rise in cholera cases. Bukidnon in the Philippines has seen over 5,000 dengue cases and 17 deaths, prompting fogging operations and the distribution of treated mosquito nets. Eastern Visayas in the Philippines declared a state of calamity with 7,145 cases, marking a 187% increase from the previous year. Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services reported 334 hospitalizations in a day, contributing to a total of 992 patients currently in treatment and 74 deaths since January. Health officials in various regions are urging communities to adopt the '5S' strategy for dengue prevention amidst the rising threats posed by the rainy season.