Measles death toll in Sylhet rises to 200
Sylhet Correspondent
The death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms in the Sylhet Division is nearing 200, with another child succumbing to symptoms in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 132 new patients were admitted to various hospitals with symptoms of the disease.
According to a report on measles and rubella released on Wednesday by the Office of the Divisional Director of Health, a total of 187 children have died with measles symptoms in the division so far. Additionally, 10 children died after being confirmed positive for measles, bringing the total death toll across the division to 197.
Wednesday’s report revealed that among the 132 newly admitted patients, 65 were admitted to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, 53 to Shahid Shamsuddin Ahmad Hospital, 9 to Maulvibazar District Sadar Hospital, and 5 to Ragib-Rabeya Medical College Hospital.
Health department data shows that between January 1 and October 21 this year, a total of 1,115 measles cases have been confirmed across the Sylhet division. District-wise breakdowns indicate 442 cases in Sylhet, 357 in Sunamganj, 158 in Habiganj, and 158 in Moulvibazar.
