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Bangladesh is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, as the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 1,097 new suspected cases and 131 new confirmed cases within a single 24-hour period. This surge in infections highlights the ongoing public health challenge posed by the disease.

Tragically, three patients died with symptoms consistent with measles during the same 24-hour period. These fatalities contribute to the nation's grim tally, pushing the total number of suspected measles-related deaths this year to 834. The number of confirmed measles deaths remains at 99.

Cumulatively, the country has recorded a staggering 149,503 suspected measles cases this year. Since March 15, a total of 130,609 patients with suspected measles have been admitted to hospitals across the country. While a significant number, 125,975 patients, have reportedly recovered, the sheer volume of cases underscores the severity of the ongoing outbreak.