9 children die from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24hrs
So far this year, at least 47 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh
Nine children died from measles and measles-like symptoms between 8am yesterday and 8am today (28 April), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the same period, 1,276 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals nationwide.
Of these, 163 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
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So far this year, at least 47 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh. In addition, 266 children have died with symptoms consistent with measles.
DGHS data shows that between 15 March and 26 April, a total of 4,856 measles cases were confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the latest health bulletin, 34,662 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide. Of these, 19,991 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
