A remote hilly area of Sitakunda in Chittagong appears to be in the grip of a mysterious disease that has killed nine children while 35 others still remain sick. A medical team from BITID is currently in the area and are collecting samples from the affected children. Officials at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) said nine children affected by the unidentified disease were admitted to ward nine of the hospital on Wednesday. “The children affected by the unknown disease are showing symptoms of fever, rash, diarrhea, vomiting and respiratory problem for the last three days,” added Dr Siddiqui. Nazmul Islam Bhuiyan, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Sitakunda told the Dhaka Tribune that all children affected by the unidentified disease are within 1 to 15 year olds.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 12, 2017 15:11 UTC