The outbreak of measles continues in the country. Five more children have died of measles in the last twenty-four hours. As a result, the total death toll from measles and measles has increased to 793. No new deaths have been reported at this time.
According to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday, five children died between 8am and 8am on Sunday. The dead included one in Dhaka division, three in Sylhet division and one in Chittagong division.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 95 people have died of measles so far and 698 with symptoms of measles.
In the last 24 hours, 147 people have been identified in the body. As a result, the number of confirmed measles patients in the country has increased to 14 thousand 578 people.
At the same time, 922 people were found with measles. As a result, the total number of suspected cases has increased to 1 lakh 18 thousand 570 people.
Health experts say it is now most important to ensure timely vaccination of children to control the infection, to treat the victims quickly and raise public awareness.