AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoMeasles Crisis: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak keeps worsening. DGHS data says seven more children died in 24 hours, pushing the confirmed+suspected death toll to 738 (645 suspected, 93 lab-confirmed). Dengue Surge: DGHS also reports 271 new dengue patients hospitalised overnight, with no deaths in the latest bulletin; total hospitalisations this year now stand at 6,872. Health System Push: Health minister Sakhawat Hossain says the government has doubled the health budget to improve diagnosis and care, especially at grassroots level, and highlighted ongoing steps to tackle dengue. Neurosciences Hospital Upgrade: PM Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the second unit of the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital on 15 August, with a new 500-bed facility, as part of plans to decentralise quality care beyond Dhaka. Earthquake Fire Warning: Experts warn a major quake in Dhaka could trigger catastrophic fires via damaged gas lines and electrical faults, turning secondary hazards into the biggest threat.
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