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One more dies with measles symptoms, 1,084 infected

Published : Saturday, 31 October, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Observer Online Report

Another person died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours from 8:00am on Friday (October 30) to 8:00am on Saturday (October 31). However, no deaths from confirmed measles were reported during this period. Meanwhile, 1,084 people were infected with measles and measles-like symptoms.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in a press release on Saturday.

According to the release, 1,147 children have died with measles-like symptoms across the country since March 15. During the same period, 105 children died after being diagnosed with measles. This brings the total number of child deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms to 1,252.

According to DGHS data, 987 people were suspected of having measles in the past 24 hours, while 97 were confirmed to have the disease. A total of 1,084 people were affected by measles and measles-like symptoms during the period.

Since March 15, a total of 203,528 patients with suspected measles have been admitted to hospitals across the country. Of them, 195,088 have recovered and been discharged.

DGHS data further showed that 228,660 people have developed measles-like symptoms since March 15 this year. During this period, 23,867 people have been confirmed to have measles.

- MaT

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