Mymensingh: Two dengue patients have died in the last 24 hours while undergoing treatment at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH). The deceased were identified as Shanti Begum, 90, from Kazipur upazila in Sirajganj, and Abdus Salam, 53, from Bhaluka upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr. Emdad Ullah Khan, who is in charge of the dengue ward at MMCH, confirmed the deaths. He stated that Shanti Begum was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday evening, while Abdus Salam was admitted on Tuesday afternoon. Both patients passed away this morning.
Dr. Khan also reported that 74 dengue patients are currently receiving treatment at MMCH. Among them are 44 men, 20 women, and 10 children.
With these recent deaths, the number of dengue-related fatalities at MMCH has reached 20 this year, with seven occurring in the past week.