Manikganj is witnessing a sharp rise in diarrhea cases, with children being the most affected. The 250-bed district hospital's diarrhea unit, which has a capacity of 20 beds, is struggling to accommodate patients. Many patients are being treated on the floor due to overcrowding, putting additional pressure on nurses and doctors. According to hospital authorities, the number of diarrhea patients began increasing in October. The unit treated 359 patients in October and 355 in November. The trend continued into December, with over 600 patients admitted from the start of the month until December 23. Dengue: One more death reported in 24hrs Alpana Akter, in charge of the diarrhea ward, said that around 20 patients are arriving daily, most of whom are children. Each child is often accompanied by two or three family members, exacerbating the space shortage. Some patients, unable to secure space, have opted for private clinics or hospitals. Shiuli Begum, the mother of 4-year-old Akib, who is currently admitted, said that her child had been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. Despite some improvement after two days of treatment, symptoms persist. She also raised concerns about the ward's unhygienic conditions, which may pose additional health risks to patients and caregivers. Furthermore, many essential medicines are unavailable, forcing families to purchase them from outside. Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers Dr. ABM Touhiduzzaman, residential medical officer (RMO) of the hospital, confirmed that the diarrhea unit has only 20 beds but is accommodating 30 to 40 patients daily. He acknowledged that overcrowding has led to deteriorating sanitary conditions. However, the nurses and doctors on duty at the diarrhoea unit said they were providing medical services to the best of their ability. They are struggling to get treatment due to the pressure of additional patients. There are enough food saline, paracetamol medicines for diarrhea patients, but due to lack of supply of Ciprocin medicines, including cholera saline, patients have to buy them from outside. Pediatric specialist Dr. Nilufar Yasmin highlighted that cold-related illnesses are contributing to the influx of child patients. She attributed the increase in diarrhea cases primarily to rotavirus infections, which are more common in winter. To prevent further cases, she advised maintaining hygiene, keeping children warm, and avoiding cold foods. Hospital Superintendent Dr. Baha Uddin said that additional measures are being taken to manage the patient overflow, including plans to transfer diarrhea patients to other wards. However, the current situation remains critical due to space constraints and medicine shortages.

The administration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has stressed the importance of reducing the country’s dependence on foreign medical services by accelerating the development of kidney and liver transplantation, as well as infertility treatments. During a meeting held at the Super Specialised Hospital on Monday, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Shahinul Alam stressed the urgent need for providing world-class medical care in Bangladesh. The discussion was attended by newly appointed Director (additional responsibility) and Dean of the Basic Science and Para Clinical Science Faculty, Prof Dr Saiful Ulla Munshi, along with other senior officials. Among the attendees were Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Admin) Prof Dr Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Development) Prof Dr Mohammad Mujibur Rahman Howlader, Treasurer Prof Dr Nahreen Akhter, Registrar Prof Dr Mohammad Nazirul Islam, Proctor Dr Sheikh Farhad, Additional Director Dr Mohammad Shahidul Hasan, and the Vice-Chancellor’s personal secretary Dr Mohammad Ruhul Kuddus Biplab. The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that a significant number of patients travel abroad every year for treatments such as kidney and liver transplants and infertility services, leading to substantial foreign currency expenditure. He said that providing these services domestically would not only alleviate the financial burden on patients but also strengthen the national economy. To achieve this, the administration stressed the need to activate and enhance key medical facilities, including those related to paediatric cardiology and obstetrics. They also urged for the full operation of the Super Specialised Hospital's advanced centres, including the Accident and Emergency Centre, Kidney Diseases and Kidney Transplant Centre, Maternal and Child Healthcare Centre, Cardio and Cerebrovascular Centre, and the Hepatobiliary, Gastroenterology, and Liver Transplant Centre. The hospital’s 100-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and its operating theatres were also identified as critical components in ensuring high-quality medical care.

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 564 this year. The death has been reported in the Barishal division, outside the city corporations, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers During the period, 172 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, it added. Of them, 34 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 33 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. As of now, 962 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 100,366 dengue cases have been reported. More research on dementia needed, says Health Adviser Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.

Professor Mohammad Shahidullah has been elected as the president of the Child Health Foundation, Bangladesh, for the 2025–26 term. This was announced following a recent election, as per a press release issued by the organization. The newly formed executive committee includes Obaidul Kabir Khan as Treasurer, Dr. Mandy Karim, Sheikh Moazzem Hossain, and Sakina Khan as Vice Presidents, Reza Karim as General Secretary, Senior Consultant Dr. AKM Shamsuzzaman as Joint General Secretary, Md. Shamsuzzaman as Organizing Secretary, and Dr. Suman Chowdhury as Cultural and Publicity Secretary. In addition, Dr. MA Jalil, Professor Dr. Shah Mahfuzur Rahman, and Professor Ehsan Kadir have been appointed as Executive Members. The foundation has urged the public to offer their prayers and support to ensure the success of the newly elected committee.

Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 563 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), recent fatalities have been reported in Dhaka and Barishal Divisions (outside the city corporations). Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers During the same period, 165 additional patients were hospitalised with viral fever, the DGHS added. Of them, 23 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 21 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. Currently, 1,064 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. More research on dementia needed, says Health Adviser Since January 1, 2024, a total of 100,194 dengue cases have been reported. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.

Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 561 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), recent fatalities have been reported in various divisions of the country. One death each occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Barishal Division, and Khulna Division (outside the city corporations). Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers During the same period, 141 additional patients were hospitalised with viral fever, the DGHS added. Of them, 35 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 35 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. As of now, 1,199patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. More research on dementia needed, says Health Adviser Since January 1, 2024, a total of 100,029 dengue cases have been reported. Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 557 this year. During the period, 236 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 41 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 26 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation. Some 1,269 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country. A total of 99,805 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024. Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.

Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 556 this year. Among the recent fatalities, two occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), two in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and one in Khulna Division (outside the city corporations). During the period, 274 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers Of them, 38 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 40 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. Currently, 1,348 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 99,569 dengue cases have been reported. More research on dementia needed, says Health Adviser Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.  

Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 548 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), recent fatalities have been reported in various divisions of the country. One death each occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Barishal Division, and Khulna Division (outside the city corporations). During the same period, 316 additional patients were hospitalised with viral fever, the DGHS added. Two more die of dengue, 478 hospitalised in 24hrs Of them, 95 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 63 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. As of now, 1,777 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 98,504 dengue cases have been reported. Dengue: 5 more die, 629 hospitalised in 24hrs Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023. 

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 545 this year. All recent fatalities occurred within the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the same period, 241 additional patients were hospitalized with viral fever, the DGHS added. Dengue prevention neglected in underprivileged areas: Speakers Of them, 41 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 46 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation. As of now, 1,782 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country. Since January 1, 2024, a total of 98,188 dengue cases have been reported. 11 more die of dengue, highest in a day this year Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), there were 321,179 dengue cases and 318,749 recoveries in 2023.