AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDengue and Measles: Dengue killed six people and sent 1,970 to hospital in the latest 24-hour period, as Bangladesh’s death toll reached 418. Measles deaths have risen to 1,254, with two more children reported dead in a day. Air Pollution: Dhaka ranked fifth among the world’s most polluted cities, with an AQI of 165—an unhealthy level. Workplace Injuries: Four workers were burned when an air compressor exploded at a Narayanganj textile mill; one is in critical condition, and all four suffered respiratory injuries. Maternal Health: A study linked climate change to 1,479 additional preterm births in Bangladesh during the April 2024 heatwave. Eye Care: Bangladesh is among 24 governments receiving support to bring basic eye care into health systems and widen access to reading glasses.
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