Measles outbreak: Death toll rises to 415 as 6 more children die in 24hrs
So far this year, at least 65 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh
Highlights:
- Measles death toll rises to 415: DGHS
- Six children die in 24 hours
- 1,341 measles-like cases hospitalised nationwide
- 118 new measles cases confirmed by lab tests
- 50,500 suspected measles cases detected so far
The death toll from the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh has risen to 415, after six more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms between 8am yesterday and 8am today (11 May), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the same period, 1,341 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals nationwide.
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Of these, 118 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
So far this year, at least 65 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh. In addition, 350 children have died with symptoms consistent with measles.
DGHS data shows that between 15 March and 11 May, a total of 6,937 measles cases were confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the latest health bulletin, 50,500 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide. Of these 31,992 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
