2 children die with measles symptoms at Barishal hospital

Two children died at Barishal's Sher-e-Bangla Medical
College Hospital in 24 hours till this morning (28 April) after being admitted
with measles symptoms.
One
of the deceased was four months old and the other was 13 months old, hospital
Assistant Director Dr Abdul Munayem Saad confirmed.
According
to hospital sources, 55 new patients were admitted with measles symptoms during
the period, bringing the total number of patients currently undergoing
treatment to 163.
Of
the two deceased, four-month-old Huzaifa was a resident of Banaripara upazila
of Barishal, while 13-month-old Abdullah was from Taltali upazila of Barguna.
Barishal
Divisional Health Director Dr Shyamal Krishna Mondal said instructions have
been issued to treat measles cases with the highest priority.
"We
are monitoring different areas daily. There is no shortage of measles vaccines
in Barishal division and vaccinations are also being carried out through
campaigns. Even so, hospitals are struggling to cope with the heavy patient
load."
















