Dhaka, Oct 3 (V7N) – Eight more people died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, according to a press release from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) control room issued today.
| Category | Last 24 Hours | Total (March 15 – Oct 3) |
|---|---|---|
| New patients with measles symptoms | 1,109 | 195,197 |
| Confirmed measles cases | 43 | 21,666 |
| Hospital admissions | — | 173,024 |
| Recoveries and discharges | — | 167,756 |
| Deaths with measles symptoms | 8 | 1,020 |
| Deaths from confirmed measles | 0 | 102 |
According to the release, a total of 173,024 patients with measles symptoms were admitted to different hospitals from March 15 to October 3. During the same period, 167,756 patients recovered and were discharged.
No one died of confirmed measles in the last 24 hours. From March 15 to October 3, 102 people have died of confirmed measles.
The measles outbreak in Bangladesh has been ongoing since March 2026, with a significant surge in cases across the country. The government has been implementing vaccination campaigns and public awareness programmes to control the spread of the disease. Health authorities have urged parents to ensure their children receive the measles vaccine and to seek medical attention promptly if symptoms appear.
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