Measles Death Toll Passes 922 as Cases Surge

Aug 19 ETDeveloping

Health Desk

In Short: Four more children died from measles, raising the death toll to over 922, while 931 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period.

Four more children have died from measles, bringing the death toll from the ongoing outbreak to over 922. In the past 24 hours, 931 new suspected cases were reported, increasing the total number of suspected cases nationwide to 145,711.

Since March 15, a total of 127,076 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised. As of now, 122,805 have recovered, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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A total of 931 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 145,711.
Since 15 March, a total of 127,076 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 122,805 have recovered, according to data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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