Measles-related deaths reach 1,242 as 2 more children die with suspected symptoms

Two more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am on Wednesday, taking the combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,242 this year.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) classified both latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths.

With the new deaths, the number of suspected measles fatalities has risen to 1,137, while confirmed deaths remain at 105.

During the 24-hour period, 1,322 new suspected measles cases were reported, bringing the nationwide total to 225,106.

Another 90 laboratory-confirmed cases were recorded, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 23,631.

According to DGHS data, 200,319 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country since March 15. Of them, 192,178 have recovered.