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Dengue outbreak: Imminent saline shortage feared as demand jumps over 1,000%

report in Dhaka Tribune, Aug 10, 2023As the dengue onslaught continues, demand for liquid saline in hospitals has increased exponentially, reaching 10-12 times (over 1,000%) the usual requirement, leading authorities to fear an imminent shortage in supply. Several medical institutions in Dhaka, including Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, Mugda Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College, and Institute of Child and Mother Health have already reported shortages. Patients are now apprehensive…