Bangladesh dengue death toll tops 1,000 in worst outbreak on record

Over 1,000 people have died in Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak since the disease was first reported in the country in 2000.
Hospitals are overwhelmed trying to accommodate the more than 200,000 infected patients across both urban and rural areas.
Climate change is contributing to increased spread of dengue by creating ideal conditions for mosquito breeding and transmission.
Early diagnosis and proper medical care are crucial, as the fatality rate can be reduced to less than 1% with timely treatment.
Experts warn mosquito-borne diseases will continue to have greater impact as climate crisis leads to further spread.