Dengue infections have flared up once again in Jhalakathi district, with 13 new patients hospitalised across the region over a single 24-hour period.

The latest influx has raised the total number of dengue patients receiving treatment in the district’s four healthcare facilities, including the Jhalakathi Sadar Hospital, to 40. Data released by the Sadar Hospital reveals a worrying uptick, with 83 dengue cases admitted to this primary facility alone over the past week. Among those recently admitted, 50 are women and children, highlighting the widespread vulnerability of local households to the mosquito-borne virus.

District Hotspots and Historical Figures

Health authorities have identified seven key urban areas within the district headquarters as primary transmission hotspots. Local public health officials classified Katpatti, Banda Ghat, Bashpatti, Kalabagan, Station Road, City Park, and Fakir Bari as high-risk zones.

Despite targeted mosquito eradication drives and public awareness campaigns launched across these neighbourhoods, infection numbers continue to rise. Hospital records indicate that a cumulative total of 2,912 individuals in Jhalakathi have received hospital treatment for dengue so far this year. Out of these overall admissions, 2,872 patients have made a full recovery and been discharged, whilst two fatalities have been officially recorded.

Local health officials noted that total infection numbers this year have more than doubled compared to figures registered during previous years, reflecting a sharp decline in regional vector control.

Environmental Factors and Clinical Advice

Medical professionals in the district attribute the escalation to unhygienic urban infrastructure and stagnant water accumulation. Canals running through Jhalakathi town remain clogged with rubbish, creating ideal breeding environments for Aedes mosquitoes. Uncollected waste across urban corners further traps rainwater, compounding the infestation and driving steady daily admissions to local wards.

Attending physicians strongly urge residents experiencing fever symptoms to seek diagnostic testing without delay. Medical staff emphasize the urgent need to maintain clean domestic environments, clear standing water from nearby containers, and actively disrupt potential mosquito breeding habitats to curb further transmission across the district.