Five people died from measles across the country over the last 24 hours, while 1,444 new cases involving measles symptoms and confirmed infections were reported, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
In a press release issued on Tuesday (November 10), the DGHS control room stated that the latest figures bring the total number of individuals presenting with measles symptoms to 241,556 between March 15 and November 10 with 24,610 cases officially confirmed.
During this period approximately 200,000 patients were hospitalized with symptoms and subsequently discharged after receiving treatment. The cumulative death toll from measles-related complications has reached 1,184 since March 15 while 105 deaths have been officially attributed to confirmed measles cases over the same timeframe.
Health authorities continue to monitor the outbreak closely, urging citizens to seek timely medical attention and ensure children are vaccinated to curb transmission.
