12 children die from measles, related syndromes in 24hrs; death toll reaches 336
During the same period, 1,238 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals nationwide
Highlights:
- 12 children die from measles in 24hrs
- 1,238 measles-like cases admitted nationwide
- 286 new measles cases confirmed
- 57 confirmed measles deaths this year
- 279 deaths reported with measles-like symptoms
12 children died from measles and measles-like syndromes between 8am yesterday and 8am today (07 May), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the same period, 1,238 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals nationwide.
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Of these, 286 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
So far this year, at least 57 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh. In addition, 279 children have died with symptoms consistent with measles.
DGHS data shows that between 15 March and 07 may, a total of 6,208 measles cases were confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the latest health bulletin, 45,498 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide. Of these, 28,238 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
