The number of measles and deaths in the country is increasing at an alarming rate. Five more children have died of measles and measles in the last 24hrs. As a result, the total number of deaths from the disease has increased to 610 this year.
According to the latest report of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 1 thousand 168 people were admitted to different hospitals across the country from Thursday to 8am on Friday. Twenty-three of them have been confirmed with laboratory tests.
According to statistics, at least 91 children have died of measles reported in the laboratory so far this year. Another 519 children died of measles. The total number of deaths has reached 610.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of nine thousand measles were detected in the country from March 15 to June 5.
According to the latest health bulletin, 76 thousand 876 suspected measles have been identified across the country so far. Of the cases, 58 thousand 154 have recovered and returned home.
Health experts say strengthening vaccination programs, bringing infected children under treatment quickly and raising parental awareness is the most effective way to control the situation.