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Seven more children died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,327 children were diagnosed with measles or showed symptoms of the disease, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The DGHS disclosed the figures in its regular measles report on Wednesday.
No deaths from laboratory-confirmed measles were recorded during the 24-hour period, the report said.
Since March 15, a total of 1,073 children have died with measles symptoms, while 104 deaths have been confirmed as measles-related. The combined death toll from confirmed measles and suspected cases stands at 1,177.
In the past 24 hours, measles was confirmed in 128 children, while another 1,199 showed measles-like symptoms.
During the period, 1,021 children were admitted to hospitals and 1,026 were discharged after treatment.
Since March 15, the country has recorded 208,570 suspected measles cases, of which 22,840 have been confirmed, the DGHS said.
A total of 185,390 patients have been admitted to hospitals during the period, while 177,698 have been discharged after receiving treatment.
