Barishal division is facing a recurring public health crisis driven by climate change, specifically rising temperatures and humidity. These conditions have facilitated outbreaks of dengue and waterborne diseases like diarrhea, impacting thousands of residents and resulting in significant annual mortality.
Disease
dengue
Confirmed cases
21,815
Confirmed deaths
51
Notes
The epidemic is exacerbated by rising temperatures and erratic rainfall, creating favorable conditions for Aedes mosquito breeding.