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In the last 24 hours, 8 more children have died nationwide due to measles and its symptoms. Among these, 7 died with measles-like symptoms, and 1 died from confirmed measles. With this, a total of 432 children have now died in the country from measles and its symptoms.
These figures were obtained from the latest report by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday, May 13.
According to DGHS sources, 432 children have died across the country from measles and its symptoms over the past one and a half months. Among these, 69 children died from confirmed measles, and 363 died with measles-like symptoms.
During the same period, 7,150 people were confirmed to have measles (proven by tests), and 53,056 people were admitted to hospitals with measles-like symptoms. Dhaka division has recorded the highest number of infections and deaths.
These statistics cover the period from 8:00 AM on March 15 to 8:00 AM today, May 13.