57 of DSCC’s 75 wards at dengue risk, 29 classified as high-risk
At least 57 of the 75 wards under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have recorded Aedes mosquito density above the prescribed threshold, with 29 classified as high-risk areas, according to a recent survey conducted by the city corporation. The findings were revealed on Wednesday at the publication of the results of the 2026 monsoon Aedes mosquito larvae survey at the Nagar Bhaban auditorium.... Details
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[Claude] Both other reports cover the same DSCC Aedes survey findings (29 high-risk wards, 57 above benchmark) and their figures do not conflict with Report 1.
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