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DGHS confirms 2 more deaths from measles

14 April 2026, 02:22 AM
UPDATED 14 April 2026, 02:22 AM
BANGLADESH
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A father carries in his arms the body of his three‑year‑old daughter, who just died from a suspected case of measles, as the child’s mother and uncle are seen inconsolable in the background. The measles situation in the country continues to deteriorate, with both confirmed and suspected cases climbing steadily. The photo was taken outside the DNCC Dedicated Covid‑19 Hospital in Mohakhali yesterday afternoon. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Two more patients died of confirmed cases of measles in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

With this, the total confirmed measles deaths stand at 30, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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Both deaths were reported in the Dhaka division.

Besides, the DGHS recorded five additional deaths from suspected cases of measles in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of suspected measles deaths to 156.

Of the five, four were reported in the Dhaka division and one in the Rajshahi division.

In the last 24 hours, a total of 82 confirmed measles cases were recorded. Currently, the total confirmed cases in the country are 2,721.

Meanwhile, some 1,371 suspected measles cases were recorded during the same period, taking the total number of suspected cases to 17,024.
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