Comilla, Sep 08 (V7N)- Although floodwaters in Comilla are receding daily, water-borne diseases such as fever, colds, coughs, diarrhea, and skin infections have begun to spread rapidly. The upazila health complexes are now overcrowded with patients, and doctors are struggling to manage three times the normal number of cases. Patients are also facing shortages of necessary medicines.

Doctors at the health complexes have confirmed that the influx of patients far exceeds their capacity, and they have urged for more medical supplies to cope with the situation. While diarrhea patients are being admitted, those suffering from skin diseases are being treated as outpatients, leading to large crowds at the outpatient department of Comilla Sadar Hospital.

The Civil Surgeon of Comilla stated that 207 medical teams have been deployed across 125 unions in 14 upazilas affected by the floods. These teams are providing critical healthcare to those affected by the water-borne diseases.

Meanwhile, according to the Water Development Board, the overall flood situation in Comilla is improving, with water levels in the Gomti River now flowing 371 cm below the danger mark. However, the aftermath of the floods is becoming evident.

The Comilla District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer’s office reported that the total damage across 14 upazilas—including agricultural fields, fish enclosures, livestock, roads, and homes—amounts to over Tk 32,062 crore. Burichong Upazila has been the worst affected, with damages estimated at Tk 556.14 crore. 

As floodwaters recede, relief efforts and healthcare services remain critical to addressing both the immediate health concerns and long-term recovery for the region.

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