Dengue situation deteriorates in Magura over past three months

The dengue situation deteriorated over the past three months in Magura, with locals and doctors attributing the rise in cases to an unhygienic environment, a lack of awareness, and a shortage of doctors. According to Dr. Mohsin Uddin Fakir, superintendent of the Magura 250-bed District Hospital, the number of dengue patients was 23 in August, 83 in September, and 181 in October.

Expressing concern over the hospital environment, Jeshmin Khatun of Kadabashkutha village in Magura Sadar Upazila stated that she witnessed a deplorable atmosphere during her recent treatment there. She noted that although mosquito nets are mandatory for dengue patients, most failed to use them, and trash, including green coconut shells, was dumped in the wards. Due to various irregularities, she left the hospital before fully recovering.

Another inpatient, Janu Shakh from Katakhali village in Magura Sadar, mentioned that dengue patients are kept alongside other patients without using nets. Meanwhile, Dr. Mehedi Hasan, a medicine consultant at the hospital, stated they are trying their best to provide treatment and no deaths have been reported. Dr. Mohsin admitted to a doctor shortage but maintained that the situation remains under control.

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