An ongoing dengue outbreak in Chattogram has led to significant hospital pressure and inflated prices for essential fruits like coconuts, oranges, and malta. The increased costs are causing financial hardship for patients' families, limiting access to critical nutrition needed for recovery.
Disease
dengue
Notes
Outbreak of dengue fever in Chattogram affecting patients' nutrition access.
District or Upazila level government authorities
Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection is conducting market monitoring and raids to prevent price gouging of essential fruits.