In the latest 24-hour reporting period, seven children have died in Bangladesh from measles and measles-related symptoms, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Of these, two deaths were confirmed as caused by measles, while the remaining five children died presenting symptoms consistent with the disease.
The data covers the period from 8:00 am on 12 April to 8:00 am on 13 April, as stated in the latest official health bulletin.
During the same period, 729 children were admitted to hospitals with measles-like symptoms across the country, while 82 cases of measles infection were confirmed through diagnosis.
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Summary of the Last 24 Hours
| Category | Number of Cases |
|---|---|
| Total deaths (measles & symptoms) | 7 |
| Confirmed measles deaths | 2 |
| Symptomatic deaths | 5 |
| Children with symptoms recorded | 1,371 |
| Hospital admissions | 729 |
| Confirmed measles cases | 82 |
Both confirmed measles deaths occurred in the Dhaka Division. Among the five symptom-related deaths, four were also recorded in Dhaka Division, while one occurred in Rajshahi Division.
Division-wise Distribution of Confirmed Cases
The highest number of confirmed measles cases was reported in Dhaka Division, with 76 cases. Rajshahi Division recorded four confirmed cases, while Chattogram Division reported two cases. No confirmed cases were reported from the remaining divisions during the same period.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Out of the 729 children admitted with measles-like symptoms, the highest number of admissions was recorded in Dhaka Division, with 274 cases. The lowest admissions were reported in Rangpur Division (11 cases) and Mymensingh Division (17 cases).
In addition, 713 children who had been admitted with symptoms were discharged from hospitals during the same 24-hour period. Of these, 305 were discharged from Dhaka Division, 12 from Rajshahi Division, and 103 each from Chattogram and Khulna Divisions.
Cumulative Situation Since 15 March
Since 15 March, the Directorate General of Health Services has recorded a significant number of measles-related cases and outcomes across the country.
| Category | Total (Since 15 March) |
|---|---|
| Total measles deaths | 30 |
| Deaths with measles symptoms | 156 |
| Total symptomatic cases reported | 17,024 |
| Total hospital admissions | 10,954 |
| Confirmed measles cases | 2,721 |
| Total recoveries (discharged patients) | 8,369 |
According to the cumulative data, 17,024 children have presented with measles-like symptoms since mid-March. Of these, 10,954 required hospital admission, while 2,721 cases were laboratory or clinically confirmed as measles. A total of 8,369 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital care during this period.
The Directorate General of Health Services continues to monitor the situation through daily hospital reporting and nationwide surveillance of suspected and confirmed cases.