The measles outbreak continues across the country. In the last 24 hours, four people have died with measles-like symptoms. A total of 1,028 new cases have been reported nationwide, of which 942 are suspected patients and 86 have been confirmed positive for measles through laboratory testing.
According to the latest data from the Integrated Control Centre of the Directorate General of Health Services, these patients were identified from Friday 8:00 am to Saturday 8:00 am.
The Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room reported that four people died with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. With this, the number of suspected deaths since March 15 has risen to 178. However, no laboratory-confirmed deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, so the number of confirmed deaths remains at 35. The total number of deaths (suspected and confirmed) now stands at 213.
Additionally, from March 15 to date, the total number of suspected measles patients in the country has reached 22,409. Among them, 3,278 have been confirmed positive through laboratory testing.
During this period, 14,522 patients have been hospitalised. After treatment, 11,751 have recovered and returned home.
The health directorate said a previous report had mistakenly shown two deaths in Barguna district as confirmed deaths. Today’s report has corrected that error.
Division-wise, Dhaka division recorded the highest number of cases in the last 24 hours, with 506 suspected and 81 confirmed patients. Rajshahi recorded 208 suspected cases, Chattogram 92, Barishal 50, Khulna 45, Sylhet 33, Mymensingh 5, and Rangpur 3 suspected patients.
Dhaka division has also been the worst affected in terms of deaths since March 15, with 82 suspected and 21 confirmed deaths.
A press release signed by Additional Director General (Administration) of the Directorate General of Health Services Professor Dr. Md. Zahid Rayhan and Medical Officer Dr. Lamia Tasnim stated that necessary measures are being taken to address the situation. The public has also been urged to remain cautious and aware.
