Prevent Dengue Outbreak
When the country is fighting to quell Covid-19, the recent spell of monsoon are threatening the density of Aedes population in the absence of enough anti-mosquito drives in the capital. In the last year, 101,354 dengue cases were reported out of which 49,544 were outside the Dhaka and death toll was 179 in that time. The increased number of mosquitoes has brought on much misery and despair among the people. The heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases is adding to the fright. Eliminating mosquitoes is the greatest need of the time, but we must also remain conscious of any possible side effects
There is no doubt that mosquitoes are a serious problem for Dhaka, not just for now but for all time, because they are a nuisance and also they create serious health risks. Indeed, the mosquito menace contributes significantly to the lack of liveability in the capital city, and there is never any respite from the problem.
If the authorities concerned fail to take urgent steps to control Aedes mosquitoes, the city may witness a surge of dengue outbreak and re-emergence of the disease, which is more dangerous amid this coronavirus outbreak.
Md. Zillur Rahaman
Gandaria, Dhaka
