Dengue infections are spreading alarmingly across Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts, with new data revealing that Chapainawabganj accounts for nearly 43 percent of all dengue-related deaths at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH). The disease is now spreading within families, complicating containment efforts and straining healthcare facilities.

Family-level transmission and hospital strain

According to verified reports, dengue transmission in Chapainawabganj is no longer limited to isolated cases; multiple members of the same household are contracting the virus. This has led to a sharp increase in patient admissions, overwhelming hospitals in the region. RMCH authorities are reportedly struggling to manage the growing influx of patients amid limited resources.

Mortality rate raises concern

The mortality rate in Chapainawabganj is particularly worrying. Of the total dengue deaths recorded at RMCH, 43 percent are residents of Chapainawabganj district. The statistic underscores the severity of the outbreak in the district, where the situation appears to be spiraling out of control.

Call for urgent action

Health experts emphasize the need for immediate and coordinated action by local administration and health authorities to curb the spread. Measures such as mosquito control, targeted fogging in affected areas, and public awareness campaigns are critical to containing the outbreak. However, no concrete details have yet emerged regarding specific steps taken by authorities in response to the escalating crisis.