146 children infected with measles recover and return home in Bandarban

A total of 146 measles patients have so far recovered and returned to their respective villages as health authorities continue treatment efforts to contain the outbreak in the remote hilly areas of Bandarban.

However, another 106 patients are still undergoing treatment at different hospitals.

In total, 252 people have been infected with measles during the outbreak in the district.

The latest update was confirmed by Alikadam upazilla Health Complex and the health department around 1:00pm today.

According to data from the upazilla health complex, 13 more patients recovered in Alikadam yesterday, in addition to the previously recovered 116 patients, bringing the total number of recovered patients in the upazila to 129.

In Lama upazila, two more patients returned home after recovery today, adding to the previously recovered nine patients. The total number of recovered patients there now stands at 11.

Besides, six patients who had been undergoing treatment at Cox’s Bazar Medical College Hospital earlier have also recovered and returned to their home areas.

Currently, 98 patients are admitted to Alikadam Upazilla Health Complex. Hospital sources said the same number of patients had been admitted there previously. Although 13 new patients were admitted yesterday, the number remained unchanged as 13 others were discharged after recovery on the same day.

In Lama upazila, five patients are currently undergoing treatment. Earlier, seven patients had been admitted there, while two were discharged after recovery yesterday.

Altogether, 106 patients are now receiving treatment at different hospitals.

Meanwhile, two children are currently undergoing treatment at Cox’s Bazar Medical College Hospital and one child at Chittagong Medical College Hospital.

Officials said the condition of the child undergoing treatment in Chattogram remains critical.

Dr Mohammad Hanif, Alikadam upazila health and family planning officer, said temporary medical camps have been set up in remote hilly areas to continue providing treatment. Surveillance and awareness activities have also been intensified in the affected areas.