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ACTNews, COX'S
BAZAR – The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts that thunderstorms
and strong winds will occur in several areas of Bangladesh, including Cox's
Bazar. Bangladeshi authorities suggest installing storm warning signal poles in
Cox's Bazar.
The storms and
winds caused by the monsoon pose not only the threat of flooding but also the
spread of dengue cases. Mud and puddles of water caused by rainfall is a
breeding ground Aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries the dengue virus. In
addition, overcrowding and poor sanitation in the camp exacerbate the risk.
Firdaus Guritno
from Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT)'s Global Humanity Response team explained that
dengue fever has become an epidemic among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. It
often spreads during the rainy season.
"In 2019, for
example, there were hundreds of cases of dengue fever in Rohingya refugees in
Cox's Bazar. Many of the infected were children," said Firdaus, Thursday (12/9/2021).
He estimated that this year's cases could be higher than in previous years.
Firdaus invited the
community to combat the spread of dengue fever through the provision of proper
sanitary facilities. “Through the Waqf Well program, we can provide a solution
to the lack of clean water among the Rohingya refugees. Insha Allah, by
maintaining their cleanliness, they will no longer be prone to diseases,” he
said. []
