Biborton Times: Bangladesh has reported three additional child deaths from measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, bringing the total fatalities since March 15 to 840, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

  • Latest Figures:
    • 3 new deaths, all children.
    • 872 new infections reported nationwide.
    • 121 confirmed measles cases identified in the last 24 hours.
  • Cumulative Data (March 15 – August 1):
    • 744 deaths linked to measles symptoms.
    • 96 confirmed measles deaths.
    • 16,180 confirmed measles cases.
    • 129,061 suspected cases showing symptoms.
    • 111,674 hospital admissions, with 107,397 recoveries.

The DGHS noted that while forward counts of posts previously offered indirect clues about measles spread, the new data provides a clearer picture of the outbreak’s severity.