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The Directorate General of Health Services reports that seven more children have died from measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll from the diseas
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In Short: Seven more children have died from measles in Bangladesh, increasing the total death toll to 766, as the disease continues to spread.
The Directorate General of Health Services in Bangladesh reported that seven more children have died from measles in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 766. During the same period, 868 new suspected cases were reported, raising the cumulative number of suspected cases to 113,244.
This outbreak highlights the ongoing health challenges faced by the country, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children. The situation underscores the need for robust public health measures to control the spread of the disease and reduce mortality rates.
Background
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world with a population of almost 177.8 million people within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi).
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- Seven more children died from confirmed or suspected measles in the 24 hours until 8am today (14 July), taking the nationwide death toll from the outbreak to 766, according to the Directorate General of Health…