Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has warned that dengue infections could intensify during July and August. Speaking at an event in the pathology department of Dhaka Medical College on Thursday afternoon, he said the Ministry of Health and its directorates have taken adequate preparations to control the situation and called on everyone to remain alert.

The minister stated that NS1 test kits for dengue detection have been distributed to police stations, upazilas, and district levels. Hospitals in Dhaka and other major cities have been kept ready to operate if patient numbers rise. Emphasizing public awareness, he urged community participation from the union level to religious leaders, including mosque imams, to maintain cleanliness and eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

He reiterated that beyond treatment, destroying mosquito breeding grounds and ensuring a clean environment are the most effective ways to control dengue outbreaks.