Directorate General of Health Services
3 more die with measles symptoms, death toll rises to 1012
Three more people died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours ending 8am Friday, while no deaths were reported among confirmed measles patients during the period, the Directorate General of Health Services said. The information was released in the health directorate’s measles bulle
Bangladesh Records 999 Measles and Measles-Like Deaths Despite Emergency Vaccination Drive
Bangladesh has recorded 999 deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms in the five-and-a-half months since the government began regular reporting on March 15, despite emergency vaccination, expanded treatment measures and public awareness campaigns.
9 dengue deaths in a day, highest this year
Nine people died of dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours ending 8am Tuesday, marking the highest single-day death toll from the mosquito-borne disease this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. A further 1,571 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country dur
Measles death toll rises to 997 as 3 more die
Three people died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours ending 8am Monday, taking the total number of deaths linked to confirmed measles and measles symptoms to 997 since April 10, the Directorate General of Health Services said. No deaths from confirmed measles were recorded durin
