Six more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours

Six more children have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, with four of the deaths reported in Dhaka division.

A total of 1,402 suspected and confirmed measles cases were detected during the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The information was disclosed in a health bulletin issued by the DGHS on Wednesday.

According to the bulletin, 1,325 suspected measles patients were identified across the country between 8am on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday. Another 77 cases were confirmed through laboratory tests.

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Six more children die with measles symptoms

During the 24-hour period, 1,206 patients were admitted to hospitals, while 1,142 recovered and were discharged.

According to DGHS data, the total number of suspected measles cases reported in the country reached 234,148 between 15 March and 4 November.

A total of 24,150 cases were confirmed through testing during the period.

So far, 1,164 people have died with suspected measles, while 105 deaths have been confirmed through laboratory tests.

Division-wise figures show that Dhaka recorded the highest number of suspected cases in the past 24 hours, with 520 patients. Chattogram recorded 231 cases, while Barishal reported 158.

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