Six children have died in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours amid symptoms consistent with measles, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. The deaths were recorded between 8:00 a.m. on Sunday and 8:00 a.m. on Monday. None of the deceased children had laboratory-confirmed measles infection.
According to the latest measles-related bulletin issued by the health authorities, 1,341 new cases of children presenting with measles-like symptoms were reported nationwide during the same 24-hour period. The fatalities were distributed across several regions, with three deaths in Dhaka, two in Chattogram, and one in Mymensingh.
The report further states that since 15 March, a cumulative total of 350 children have died with measles-like symptoms across the country. In addition, 65 children have died following confirmed diagnosis of measles during the same period. This brings the total number of deaths to 415 since 15 March.
Health data also indicates a substantial number of suspected cases during this period. Since 15 March, symptoms consistent with measles have been recorded in 50,500 children nationwide. Out of these, 35,980 children were admitted to hospital for treatment. A significant proportion of these patients have recovered, with 31,992 children discharged in stable condition following treatment.
Furthermore, confirmed measles infections have been identified in 6,937 children since 15 March, as recorded in official surveillance data.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children and is characterised by symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, and a widespread skin rash. Health authorities routinely monitor suspected cases alongside laboratory-confirmed infections in order to assess the broader public health situation.
The Directorate General of Health Services continues to compile and publish daily updates on measles-related hospital admissions, recoveries, deaths, and confirmed infections as part of ongoing national surveillance efforts.
Summary of reported data (since 15 March)
| Indicator | Number |
|---|---|
| Deaths with measles-like symptoms (last 24 hours) | 6 |
| Total deaths with symptoms (since 15 March) | 350 |
| Deaths after confirmed measles infection | 65 |
| Total deaths (combined) | 415 |
| Children with measles-like symptoms | 50,500 |
| Hospital admissions | 35,980 |
| Discharged after recovery | 31,992 |
| Confirmed measles cases | 6,937 |
The figures highlight a sustained caseload of suspected and confirmed infections over the reporting period, alongside ongoing hospital admissions and discharges recorded by national health authorities.