Accra:Eight more children have died with symptoms of measles in the last 24 hours, contributing to a growing health crisis. This brings the total number of deaths from suspected measles to 1,051 since March 15, 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that while no deaths from confirmed measles occurred in the last 24 hours, the total number of deaths from confirmed measles since March 15 has reached 104. Overall, the combined total of deaths from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms is now 1,155.
In the past 24 hours, 955 suspected measles cases were reported, adding to the 203,848 suspected cases recorded from March 15 to October 10. Additionally, 131 new confirmed measles cases were identified in the last 24 hours, increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 22,328.
During the period from March 15 to October 10, hospitals admitted 180,945 patients with suspected measles, and 173,454 patients were discharged after treatment.