Five more children die with measles symptoms

Five more children died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,419 new cases of measles and measles-like symptoms were reported during the period.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the figures in its regular health bulletin on Friday.

According to the release, 1,271 people were identified with measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of such cases to 245,562 since 15 March.

The number of confirmed measles cases rose by 148 to 25,028 during the same period.

Since 15 March, a total of 219,247 people with measles-like symptoms have been admitted to hospitals, while 210,401 have recovered and been discharged.

Five people died with measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the cumulative death toll to 1,199 since 15 March.

No deaths from confirmed measles were reported in the past 24 hours. However, 105 people have died from confirmed measles since 15 March.