2 children die from measles in 24hrs; toll rises to 276
During the same period, 1,151 patients with measles-like symptoms were identified nationwide. Of these, 84 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
Two children died from confirmed measles infections between 8am yesterday (29 April) and 8am today (30 April), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the same period, 1,151 patients with measles-like symptoms were identified nationwide. Of these, 84 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
Additionally, 848 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours.
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So far this year, at least 49 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh.
In addition, 227 children have died with symptoms consistent with measles.
DGHS data shows that between 15 March and 30 April, a total of 5,028 measles cases were confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the latest health bulletin, 37,131 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide. Of these, 21,756 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
