Four more die of measles-like symptoms

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), four more patients have died from measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours.

During the same period, 1,170 new suspected measles cases were reported nationwide, while 115 confirmed patients were admitted to hospitals, a DGHS press release said.

The release added that a total of 26,100 suspected measles patients have so far been admitted to hospitals. Of them, 22,650 have recovered and been discharged after receiving treatment.

Since March 15, a total of 231 people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country.