Published : 20 Oct 2026 05:22 PM
Three more children died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours from 8 am on Monday.
Besides, 1,259 suspected and confirmed measles cases were reported during the same period, a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) here today.
With the death of three children, the total number of deaths from suspected measles reached 1,100 since March 15, 2026, the release said.
No one died from confirmed measles in the last 24 hours, it said, adding, a total of 104 children died from confirmed measles since March 15.
However, the total number of deaths from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms has reached 1,204 so far since March 15.
According to the release, 1,217 suspected measles cases were reported in the last 24 hours, while the number of suspected cases stood at 215,768 from March 15 to October 20.
The number of confirmed measles cases was 42 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 23,199 since March 15.
From March 15 to October 20, a total of 191,761 patients with suspected measles were admitted to hospitals. During the same period, 184,168 patients were discharged from hospitals, reports BSS.