Khulna:Dengue infections are on the rise in Khulna division, with 264 new patients admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours, from Wednesday 8 am to Thursday 8 am, as reported by the health department of Khulna division.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, of the newly admitted patients, 226 were admitted to government hospitals, and 38 to private hospitals. The division also recorded one new dengue-related death during this period, increasing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 78 this year.
Since January 1, a total of 20,533 people have been infected with dengue in the division. Of these, 19,010 patients have recovered and returned home, while 1,014 are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals. Additionally, 431 patients have been referred to other healthcare facilities for better treatment.
Khulna district has reported the highest number of dengue infections in the division, with 7,872 cases so far. Khulna Medical College Hospital alone has reported 3,618 dengue patients. The ongoing spread of dengue has placed additional pressure on healthcare facilities across the division, as hospitals continue to admit new patients.