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10 children die with measles symptoms in 24 hours

Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

Ten more children have died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours, according to the latest report from the Directorate General of Health Services on Wednesday, April 8.

The total number of confirmed measles deaths since March 15 now stands at 21, while suspected measles deaths have reached 138.

The report said 1,248 children were hospitalised with suspected measles in the last 24 hours, and 189 new confirmed cases were detected.

The total number of confirmed measles cases now stands at 1,398, while suspected cases hospitalised have reached 7,577. A total of 5,241 children have been discharged after recovery.

Most deaths have occurred in Dhaka division, according to the health directorate. Surveillance and treatment efforts have been intensified to control the situation.

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