Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 844 as 4 more die in 24 hours
According to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 748, while laboratory-confirmed measles deaths now stand at 96.
Four more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (2 August), bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 844.
According to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 748, while laboratory-confirmed measles deaths now stand at 96.
During the same period, 1,022 new suspected measles cases were reported, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 1,30,083.
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Meanwhile, 115 new laboratory-confirmed measles cases were recorded, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 16,295.
Since 15 March, a total of 112,620 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.
Of them, 108,283 have recovered, according to DGHS data.
Health authorities have continued to urge the public to ensure children receive routine measles vaccinations and to seek medical attention promptly if symptoms develop.
