DGHS reports 815 new suspected measles cases and 65 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, as the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 815 new suspected cases and 65 confirmed cases within a 24-hour period. This surge in infections continues to strain public health resources and underscores the ongoing challenge of controlling the disease.

Tragically, two more patients have died from measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours, pushing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths this year to 930. According to the DGHS, while no one died from confirmed measles in the latest 24-hour reporting period, 99 individuals have succumbed to confirmed measles since March 15.

The total number of suspected cases since March 15 has now reached 148,406, with 815 new cases reported in the last day. The number of confirmed measles cases has also climbed, with 65 new infections reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total to 18,273. The DGHS has been providing daily updates on the situation, highlighting the persistent spread of the virus across the country.