Another child has died while undergoing treatment for measles symptoms at Faridpur Medical College Hospital, taking the number of such deaths in the district to 18.
The deceased, Tasim, was the son of Asim Mia of Jhenaidah town.
According to hospital sources, he was admitted to Faridpur Medical College Hospital on May 29 with measles symptoms and died while undergoing treatment in the last 24 hours.
Data from the Faridpur Civil Surgeon's Office shows that 91 new patients with measles symptoms were admitted to government hospitals across the district in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 45 patients recovered and returned home.
Currently, 183 patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district, including 118 children at Faridpur Medical College Hospital.
Health officials said most of the infected patients are children, and in many cases, complications have worsened due to delayed vaccination and late medical consultation.
They added that doctors, nurses and healthcare workers are providing round-the-clock services in response to the situation.
Faridpur Civil Surgeon Dr Mahmudul Hasan said necessary medicines, medical equipment and manpower have been arranged in line with government directives.
"We are vigilant to ensure there is no shortage of any kind," he said.
He added that the number of measles cases may have risen as children from different areas returned to their villages during the Eid holidays.
"However, we hope the situation will improve within a week," he said.
Dr Niranjan Bhowmik, a specialist at Faridpur Shishu Hospital, said measles is a highly contagious disease.
"If an affected child develops fever, red rashes, cough or breathing difficulties, medical attention should be sought immediately," he said.
He stressed the importance of bringing children under the regular vaccination program to prevent measles and urged parents visiting villages during the Eid holidays to have their children medically checked if necessary.
According to Dr Niranjan, the current situation can be brought under control through early detection, timely treatment and full vaccination coverage.