The Dhaka North Corporation (DNCC) unveiled its dengue dashboard amid the ongoing dengue crisis in Dhaka on Monday.
“The Dengue Watch dashboard is more than a tool. It is a step toward transforming DNCC into a digitally driven, transparent, and accountable institution,” DNCC Administatror Mohammad Azaz said.
The dashboard is a data-driven monitoring tool designed to transform how city authorities track and respond to outbreaks, a UNDP press release reads.
The administrator said that we can integrate health, environment, and governance to build a smarter, healthier Dhaka by harnessing innovation.
Developed through the DNCC Innovation Lab with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the dashboard will generate actionable insights for timely interventions while raising public awareness on dengue prevention.
UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh Stefan Liller reaffirmed UNDP’s support for innovation in urban health management.
“For UNDP, it has been a privilege to support the innovation efforts of DNCC. The Innovation Lab established in 2025 by DNCC and UNDP is striving to become a hub for smart, scalable, and citizen-centred urban solutions,” said Liller.
Liller said that the Dengue Watch Dashboard is one of its latest outcomes, and it shows what is possible when local leadership, data, and innovation come together.
The tool was showcased during the keynote session, followed by a panel discussion with stakeholders from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), icddr,b, and other partners.
The exchange highlighted how predictive analytics, risk mapping, and better data integration can strengthen early warnings and improve coordination between local and national systems.
