Measles death toll nears 700 as 9 more children die in 24 hours

Measles death toll nears 700 as 9 more children die in 24 hours

Nine more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Thursday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 698. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest deaths as suspected measles fatalities, reports UNB. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has...

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