47 Hospitalised with Measles Symptoms in Faridpur in 24 Hours

A total of 47 new patients were admitted to hospitals in Faridpur with symptoms of measles over the past 24 hours. Of them, 35 were admitted to Faridpur Medical College Hospital and 12 to Faridpur General Hospital. No new deaths were reported during this period.

According to data released by the health authorities on Monday (October 12), a total of 6,661 suspected measles cases have been identified in Faridpur district since January 1 this year. The cumulative death toll during this period stands at 21.

Currently, 20 patients are receiving treatment at Faridpur General Hospital, while 88 remain admitted to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, bringing the combined number of hospitalised patients to 108.

During the past 24 hours, a total of 34 patients were discharged from the two hospitals.

Of the 47 patients newly admitted during this period, 35 were from Faridpur district, while the remaining 12 came from other districts.

Upazila-wise data show that, so far this year, 28 suspected measles cases have been identified in Boalmari, 12 in Bhanga, 17 in Charbhadrasan, two in Nagarkanda, six in Madhukhali, 14 in Sadarpur, 23 in Saltha and five in Faridpur Sadar.

According to the health authorities, no additional deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.