Manikganj recorded 21 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, taking the number of cases identified across government and private hospitals and clinics in the district this year to 1,176.
Of the newly identified patients, 17 received treatment at government hospitals, while four were diagnosed at a private medical facility. No new dengue-related death was reported during the same period.
The figures were contained in a report issued by the district health department on Wednesday, 30 September.
According to the report, seven of the new patients were admitted to Manikganj 250-Bed District Hospital, two to Saturia Upazila Health Complex and eight to Manikganj Medical College Hospital. A further four patients were identified at Munno Medical College Hospital.
Government hospitals in the district were treating 79 dengue patients on Wednesday. At the same time, 24 patients recovered and were discharged over the preceding 24 hours, indicating that the number leaving hospital was higher than the number of newly admitted patients at government facilities during that period.
The district’s cumulative figures show that 1,097 of the 1,176 patients identified this year have recovered and returned home. The remaining patients are either receiving treatment or are otherwise included in the health authorities’ ongoing case records.
From January through 30 September, government hospitals alone recorded 878 dengue cases. Manikganj Sadar accounted for 248 of those cases, followed by Saturia with 137. Manikganj Medical College Hospital recorded another 281 cases during the same period.
The figures for other upazilas were 42 cases in Singair, 39 in Harirampur, 60 in Ghior, 42 in Shibalaya and 29 in Daulatpur. These figures illustrate that dengue infections have been recorded across several parts of the district rather than being confined to a single locality.
Private hospitals and clinics have identified a further 298 cases so far this year. Combined with cases recorded by government hospitals, the number reaches 1,176.
One dengue-related death has been recorded in Manikganj during the year, according to the district health department. There was no report of another death in the latest 24-hour period.
The latest figures come as health authorities continue to monitor dengue infections during the latter part of the year. The disease is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, whose breeding can be encouraged by stagnant water around homes, workplaces and other populated areas. Preventive measures therefore remain closely linked to keeping surroundings clean and removing places where water can accumulate.
The number of patients discharged in the latest reporting period also highlights the continuing demand on local healthcare facilities. While some patients have recovered and left hospital, the arrival of new cases means medical centres must continue to maintain capacity for diagnosis, observation and treatment.
The district’s cumulative data also show the importance of considering both public and private healthcare facilities when assessing the overall dengue situation. Government hospitals account for the majority of recorded cases, while private hospitals and clinics have also reported a substantial number.
Health officials’ latest report does not indicate any new fatality, but the continuing identification of fresh cases means vigilance remains necessary. People experiencing symptoms associated with dengue are generally advised to seek medical attention promptly, particularly if their condition worsens.
With Manikganj having recorded more than a thousand cases by the end of September, continued surveillance, mosquito-control efforts and timely treatment remain important elements in managing the district’s dengue situation.
