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Bangladesh reported two more child deaths linked to measles and its symptoms, while 1,085 additional children were identified with the disease or suspected infections over the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The figures were released in a DGHS press statement on Friday afternoon.
According to the health authority, both of the latest fatalities were classified as suspected measles-related deaths. Of the 1,085 newly reported cases, 185 were laboratory-confirmed measles infections, while the remaining 900 were classified as suspected cases.
Since March 15, the country has recorded 128,310 suspected measles cases and 16,059 laboratory-confirmed infections among children.
During the same period, 110,987 patients were admitted to hospitals with measles or suspected measles. Of them, 106,859 have been discharged after receiving treatment.
The DGHS also said that a total of 837 children have died from confirmed or suspected measles since March 15. Among the deaths, 741 were classified as suspected measles fatalities, while 96 were confirmed through laboratory testing.
Dhaka Division has recorded the highest number of measles cases and deaths nationwide, followed by Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.