Rangpur:A total of 454 new cases of dengue have been reported across the Rangpur division in the past week, leading to the death of one child, which raises the total death toll from the disease in the division to ten for this season.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Rangpur Divisional Health Director's Office confirmed the information, reporting the death of a four-and-a-half-month-old infant named Raiyan, who succumbed to dengue fever on October 16 while receiving treatment at Rangpur Medical College Hospital. Raiyan was the son of Abdur Razzak from Thakurgaon sadar upazila.
In the period from October 16 to October 22, dengue cases were identified in all eight districts of the division, with 103 cases reported in Rangpur alone. Out of the 454 new cases, 417 patients have been admitted to various government hospitals, while 424 patients have recovered and been discharged. Furthermore, within the last 24 hours, 48 new patients were admitted to public hospitals, including 25 in Dinajpur, nine in Lalmonirhat, and 14 in Gaibandha districts.
Since the beginning of the year, a total of 3,978 individuals have contracted dengue in the Rangpur division. Of these, 3,748 have recovered, ten have died, and 220 are still receiving treatment.
Dr. Md Wazed Ali, the Rangpur Divisional Health Director, stressed the importance of community efforts in combating dengue. He highlighted the need for regular cleaning drives by city corporations, municipal areas, and individual households to eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding sites. He urged people not to ignore symptoms, even mild fevers, and to seek medical advice promptly.