Three children showing measles-like symptoms died within a six-hour period at the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, hospital authorities confirmed. The deaths occurred between 5:20 pm and 10:30 pm on Monday.
According to the hospital’s Assistant Director (Administration), Md Mainuddin Khan, the cumulative number of child deaths with measles-like symptoms in Mymensingh this year has now reached 20. He also confirmed that 32 new children with similar symptoms were admitted over the past 24 hours, while 74 children remain under treatment in the isolation ward.
Details of the deceased patients
All three children were undergoing treatment in the hospital’s isolation unit before their deaths:
- Mustakim, a seven-month-old boy from Harun Mia of Gouripur Upazila in Mymensingh, was admitted on 22 April after developing measles-like symptoms. He died at 5:20 pm on Monday while receiving treatment.
- Saifa, a four-month-old girl, daughter of Safayet Hossain of Madarganj Upazila in Jamalpur, was admitted on 23 April. She died at 6:05 pm on Monday.
- Samiullah, a five-month-old boy from Shakil Mia of Durgapur Upazila in Netrokona, was admitted on 20 April. He died at approximately 10:30 pm on the same day.
Admission trend and patient load
Hospital data show that from 17 March to the present, a total of 925 children with measles-like symptoms have been admitted. Of these, 831 children have recovered and been discharged. Twenty children have died, while 74 remain under active treatment.
In the most recent 24-hour reporting period, 32 new cases were admitted. During the same period, 36 children recovered and were discharged. One child was referred to a specialised children’s hospital in Dhaka for advanced treatment.
Treatment facilities and response
Cases of children presenting with measles-like symptoms began appearing in the paediatric department of the hospital in February this year. A noticeable rise in admissions was observed from mid-March onwards.
In response to the increasing number of cases, hospital authorities have established a dedicated 64-bed isolation ward. Three medical teams are currently deployed to manage and treat affected children within this unit.
Key figures at a glance
| Indicator |
Number |
| Total admissions since 17 March |
925 |
| Recovered and discharged |
831 |
| Currently under treatment |
74 |
| Total deaths this year |
20 |
| New admissions in last 24 hours |
32 |
| Discharged in last 24 hours |
36 |
| Referred to Dhaka hospital |
1 |
Hospital officials continue to oversee treatment and monitoring as admissions of children with similar symptoms remain ongoing.
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