Dengue Claims One Life as 49 New Cases Reported in Chattogram
Chattogram has recorded one new death and 49 fresh dengue cases over a 24-hour period, bringing the district's total infections to 2,036 this year. Health authorities released the updated figures as seasonal hospital admissions continue across government and private facilities.
Health authorities in Chattogram have reported one new death and 49 fresh dengue infections over a 24-hour period, according to data released on August 31, 2026. The latest figures underscore the ongoing public health challenge posed by the mosquito-borne virus in the region, affecting local communities and stretching medical resources across various healthcare institutions.
With these latest additions, the cumulative number of confirmed dengue patients identified in Chattogram from January 1 through August 31 has reached 2,036. This total comprises 1,710 cases diagnosed within government hospitals and an additional 326 patients identified across private clinics and medical facilities throughout the district.
Regarding patient recovery and ongoing medical care, a significant portion of those infected have successfully recuperated. Official statistics show that a total of 1,885 individuals have received official discharge certificates from hospitals after recovering from the illness. Meanwhile, exactly 151 patients remain currently admitted to various hospitals across the region for active medical treatment and monitoring.
The fatality recorded in the past 24 hours contributes to the local death toll, bringing the total number of individuals who have lost their lives to dengue in Chattogram to five for the current year. These local casualties form part of a broader national trend, which has seen cumulative deaths from dengue across Bangladesh reach 88 individuals within the same timeframe.
Data collection and patient management are coordinated across several key medical institutions in the region. These include the Chattogram Civil Surgeon Office, Chattogram Medical College Hospital, the Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (BITID), the 250-Bed General Hospital, and CMH, all of which continue to track and treat incoming cases.
