Government Announces Nationwide Dengue Measures: Treatment Affordability, Hospital Bed Reserves, and Awareness Campaigns

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain announced significant interventions to combat the ongoing dengue epidemic. Private hospitals must reserve 10% of their beds for dengue patients and cover 80% of treatment costs. Government hospitals will provide free care, and doctors' consultation fees for dengue patients have been waived. Nationwide mobile courts are being deployed to inspect premises for mosquito larvae, complemented by a three-month awareness campaign. As of June 2, 2026, there have been 5 reported deaths and 4 confirmed cases recorded this year.