Measles death toll rises to 36
DGHS reports 181 suspected deaths till now
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) recorded one more confirmed measles death in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today, taking the total number of confirmed deaths to 36.
The death was reported in Dhaka division.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Besides, the DGHS recorded three more suspected deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of suspected deaths to 181.
The three suspected deaths were reported in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Barishal divisions.
In the last 24 hours, a total of 165 confirmed measles cases were recorded, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 3,443.
Some 1,197 suspected cases were recorded during the same period, taking the total number of suspected cases to 23,606.
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