Bangladesh recorded three more child deaths associated with measles symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 am on Sunday, pushing the combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities to 680.
According to the latest update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the newly reported deaths have been classified as suspected measles cases.
The number of suspected measles deaths now stands at 587, while laboratory-confirmed deaths remain unchanged at 93.
Health authorities also reported a sharp rise in new infections, with 1,001 additional suspected measles cases detected during the reporting period. This brings the nationwide total of suspected cases to 92,790 since the outbreak began.
At the same time, 62 new laboratory-confirmed measles infections were recorded, raising the cumulative number of confirmed cases to 11,011.
DGHS data show that the outbreak has placed significant pressure on healthcare facilities across the country. Since March 15, a total of 76,859 patients with suspected measles have been admitted to hospitals for treatment.
Of those hospitalised, 72,849 have recovered and returned home, according to the health authorities.
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation closely as the number of suspected infections remains high in different parts of the country.
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