Faridpur Measles Outbreak Continues, Total Cases Reach 7,323 Till Date

Measles infections continue to spread in Faridpur. In the past 24 hours, 42 more people in the district have been identified with suspected measles symptoms. With these new cases, the total number of suspected measles patients in the district reached 7,323 between January 1 and October 30 this year.

Two days ago, a measles-related death was reported. However, no new deaths were recorded during the latest 24-hour period. The information was disclosed in a report released by the district health department on Friday, October 30.

According to the report, 14 new patients were admitted to Faridpur General Hospital and 28 to Faridpur Medical College Hospital in the past 24 hours. A total of 118 patients are currently receiving treatment at the two hospitals—40 at the General Hospital and 78 at the Medical College Hospital.

During the same period, 47 patients were discharged from the two hospitals. So far, a total of 7,052 patients have been discharged. Upazila-wise data show that suspected measles cases include 28 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.

The report also stated that Faridpur Medical College Hospital has identified 4,926 suspected measles patients so far, with 21 deaths reported. Faridpur General Hospital has identified 2,265 suspected cases. Of the 42 patients identified in the past 24 hours, 30 are residents of Faridpur district, while the remaining 12 are from other districts.