A further 17 children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 311 within 50 days since the first confirmed case was identified, according to the latest report from the Directorate General of Health Services.
Of the 17 deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour reporting period, 15 were attributed to measles-related symptoms, while two deaths were confirmed as measles cases by the health authorities. This marks the highest single-day death toll recorded in the 50-day surveillance period.
The cumulative data show that out of the 311 total deaths, 259 children died from measles-like symptoms, while 52 deaths were confirmed as resulting directly from measles infection.
The report covers the 24-hour period from 8:00 am on Sunday (3 May) to 8:00 am on Monday (4 May). It also notes that among the 15 deaths attributed to symptoms, two occurred on the previous day but were included in the latest reporting cycle.
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Regional distribution of deaths
Out of the 17 children who died in the latest reporting period, 12 were from the Dhaka Division and five were from the Chattogram Division. No separate figures were provided for the remaining divisions in relation to the most recent deaths.
New cases, hospital admissions, and discharges
During the same 24-hour period, symptoms consistent with measles were recorded in 1,302 children across the country’s eight administrative divisions. The highest number of suspected cases was reported in the Dhaka Division, followed by Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Barishal.
A total of 1,026 children were admitted to hospitals during this period, while 1,061 children were discharged after receiving treatment.
Summary of latest 24-hour data
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| New suspected cases | 1,302 |
| Hospital admissions | 1,026 |
| Hospital discharges | 1,061 |
| Total deaths (50 days) | 311 |
| Deaths from symptoms | 259 |
| Confirmed measles deaths | 52 |
| Deaths in last 24 hours | 17 |
Distribution of suspected cases by division
| Division | Suspected cases |
|---|---|
| Dhaka | 618 |
| Chattogram | 192 |
| Rajshahi | 168 |
| Barishal | 133 |
| Other divisions | Not separately specified |
The Directorate General of Health Services stated that the figures are based on continuous surveillance data collected between 3 May and 4 May. The reporting system aggregates confirmed measles cases alongside deaths presenting with compatible symptoms across all eight divisions of the country.
