19 April 2026

Seven Succumb as Measles Cases Rise Sharply: DGHS

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Bangla Press Published: 13 April 2026, 08:49 AM
Seven Succumb as Measles Cases Rise Sharply: DGHS

Bangla Press Desk: Seven more patients died with measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours till 8 am on Monday, taking the total death toll to 156, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Among the deceased, two were confirmed measles patients, it said.

Besides, 1,371 suspected measles cases were reported during the period and 729 patients were admitted to different hospitals.

So far, a total of 10,954 suspected patients have been hospitalised.

Among them, 8,369 patients have recovered and been discharged from the hospitals, DGHS said.

In a 24-hour period, the Dhaka division recorded the highest number of suspected measles deaths with four.

Besides, Dhaka district also accounted for the highest district-level death toll during the period, with four deaths.

The DGHS said the total number of confirmed measles deaths between March 15 and April 13 stood at 30.

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