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2 More Children Die with Measles Symptoms

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Publish : 18 Sep 2026, 06:08 PM
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Measles fatalities rose by two child deaths nationwide over the past 24 hours, elevating cumulative suspected measles fatalities to 948 and combined confirmed-plus-suspected deaths to 1,048 since March 15, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data shows.

Daily tracking records 1,245 newly reported suspected cases—pushing the aggregate suspected total to 177,725—alongside 52 newly confirmed infections that bring total confirmed cases to 20,395.

Zero deaths occurred from confirmed measles during the past 24-hour window, keeping cumulative confirmed fatalities at 100 since March 15.

Hospitalizations for suspected illness reach 156,718 aggregate admissions over the monitoring period, accompanied by 150,633 total patient recoveries and hospital discharges.

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