4 children die from measles-like symptoms in 24hrs
So far this year, at least 49 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh.
Four children died from measles-like symptoms between 8am yesterday and 8am today (1 May), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the same period, 1,170 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals nationwide.
Of these, 115 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
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So far this year, at least 49 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh.
In addition, 231 children have died with symptoms consistent with measles.
DGHS data shows that between 15 March and 1 May, a total of 5,146 measles cases were confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the latest health bulletin, 38,301 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide. Of these 22,650 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
