The pressure on local healthcare infrastructure continues to mount, with 45 newly infected patients admitted to various hospitals across the district during the last 24 hours.
Amid a severe measles outbreak in Dhaka, a large number of children are receiving treatment at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, where new cases are rising daily, and patients are being referred from various hospitals. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
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Amid a severe measles outbreak in Dhaka, a large number of children are receiving treatment at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, where new cases are rising daily, and patients are being referred from various hospitals. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Another infant undergoing treatment for measles-like symptoms has died at the Faridpur Medical College Hospital, taking the total death toll from the disease at the hospital to 17.
The deceased child was identified as eight-month-old Afsana, daughter of Rubel, who was a resident of the town’s Alipur area.
Hospital sources confirmed that the infant passed away last night (29 May) while admitted to the hospital.
The pressure on local healthcare infrastructure continues to mount, with 45 newly infected patients admitted to various hospitals across the district during the last 24 hours.
A total of 138 patients suffering from measles and measles-like symptoms are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
Faridpur District Civil Surgeon Dr Mahmudul Hasan confirmed that the prevalence of measles has increased significantly across the district, noting that the number of infections is rising noticeably among children.
He stated that specialised medical arrangements have been reinforced across local hospitals to effectively manage the unfolding situation.
Meanwhile, the district health authority has urged parents to ensure regular vaccination for their children and advised them to consult a physician immediately if symptoms such as fever, bodily rashes, or a cold and cough occur.
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