Five more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00 AM on Friday. With these latest casualties, the total death toll from measles and related symptoms nationwide has reached 810 since March 15. Among them, 95 deaths were lab-confirmed measles cases, while 715 children passed away exhibiting symptoms.
This data was revealed in the latest health bulletin and report released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday (July 24).
24-Hour Infection & Detection Overview
According to the DGHS report, 1,137 new cases of measles and measles-like symptoms were reported across the country in the last 24 hours.
Overall Situation (March 15 to July 24)
Confirmed Measles Cases: 15,194
Hospital Visits with Symptoms: 122,150
Hospital Admissions: 104,717
Recovered and Discharged: 101,056
According to health officials, a vast majority of hospitalized patients have successfully recovered and returned home. Meanwhile, surveillance and vaccination drives are being further intensified, particularly in border regions and remote areas.
