Bangladesh faces an accelerating dengue outbreak with over 42,000 cases recorded. Daily hospital admissions have reached a year-high of 1,558 patients. The healthcare system is further strained by a concurrent measles outbreak affecting children. Experts warn September cases could surpass August's peak, indicating continued transmission. Government efforts include nationwide cleanup and awareness campaigns to combat breeding sites.

More than 1,000 suspected cases are reported daily.

An epidemic is sweeping the country, with at least 986 children dead since March and cases topping 180,000 following vaccine campaign delays.

Bangladesh faces an accelerating dengue outbreak with over 42,000 cases recorded. Daily hospital admissions have reached a year-high of 1,558 patients. The healthcare system is…