Health & Environment

Measles Outbreak Reaches 908 Deaths Over Five Months

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THE BRIEF
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The Directorate General of Health Services reported 908 total measles-related deaths this year, including six new suspected fatalities recorded in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 am yesterday.

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Cumulative suspected cases nationwide have reached 142,797, with 1,021 new suspected infections and 80 laboratory-confirmed cases reported in the latest daily update.

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Since March 15, a total of 124,457 patients have been hospitalised for suspected measles, with 119,939 individuals having recovered from the illness according to official data.