During the same period, 888 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country, while 80 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS
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A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS
One confirmed death and one suspected measles-related death were recorded in the 24 hours till 8am today (11 April), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the same period, 888 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country, while 80 cases were laboratory-confirmed as measles.
At least 24 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh so far this year. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, 145 children have died with symptoms consistent with measles.
DGHS data shows that between 15 March and 11 April, a total of 2,489 measles cases have been confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the latest health bulletin, a total of 14,385 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide, of which 9,463 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
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