Dhaka, July 9 -- Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor on Wednesday said the nature of dengue has changed, making it more challenging to treat patients.

"The current strain of dengue is no longer manageable the way it used to be. Many patients are quickly becoming critically ill," he said while addressing a meeting at the DGHS conference room in Mohakhali.

At the event, the World Health Organization (WHO) Bangladesh office handed over essential medical equipment to support dengue management efforts in Bangladesh.

"More patients are now coming with severe symptoms that require close monitoring and intensive care. In this context, portable ultrasound and bedside hematocrit machines are...