Dhaka, July 3 -- China on Thursday said they firmly believe that the people of Bangladesh will be able to overcome the dengue epidemic soon with the joint efforts of the Bangladesh government, society and support from the international community.

"We sincerely hope that every dengue patient receives the best possible treatment and a speedy recovery," said Charge d'Affaires of China Embassy in Bangladesh Dr Liu Yuyin while donating dengue prevention materials to Bangladesh.

The Chinese government empathised with Bangladesh's fight against dengue and has 'acted swiftly' upon the request of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

"Within a very short time, we have procured 789 boxes (over 19,700 units) of Degue Rapid Test Kits worth Tk...