Eight more people have died of suspected measles across the country in the last 24 hours, while 1,014 individuals were identified as suspected measles cases during the same period.
Measles was confirmed in 51 people during this time, though no deaths were recorded from confirmed measles over the past 24 hours.
This information was mentioned in a health press release issued on 24 October by Integrated Control Centre of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
According to the release, among the eight suspected measles deaths in the last 24 hours, three died in Dhaka, two in Sylhet, two in Chattogram, and one in Mymensingh.
Between 15 March and 24 October this year, the total number of suspected measles patients in the country rose to 219,884, with the disease confirmed in 23,324 individuals.
The total death toll from suspected measles has reached 1,118, whilst 104 people have died from confirmed measles.
According to DGHS figures, a total of 195,514 people were admitted to hospital with suspected measles from 15 March to date. Among them, 187,605 patients have recovered and been discharged.
