Five children died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,025 children were infected with measles or showed symptoms of the disease during the period.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in its latest measles update issued on Wednesday.
According to the report, four more children died from measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, while another child died after being confirmed to have measles.