A three-month-old infant suffering from symptoms consistent with measles has died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, as health officials continue to report a steady flow of new admissions linked to the outbreak.
According to the hospital’s daily measles update issued on Sunday (19 April), the deceased child was originally from Sadar Upazila in Kishoreganj district. The infant was admitted to the hospital on 9 April after developing symptoms associated with measles and remained under treatment until the time of death.
Hospital authorities also confirmed that in the preceding 24 hours alone, 34 additional children presenting with measles-like symptoms were admitted to the facility. The surge in new cases highlights the continuing pressure on paediatric wards as medical teams manage both critical and recovering patients.
The Assistant Director of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Dr Md Mainuddin Khan, stated that since 17 March a total of 611 children have been admitted to the hospital with measles symptoms. Of these, 519 have recovered and been discharged, while 78 remain under active treatment. During the same period, the total number of recorded deaths has reached 14.
Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely, with routine updates being issued to track admissions, recoveries and fatalities. The hospital has been operating under increased strain due to the sustained influx of paediatric patients over recent weeks.
Measles Situation Overview (Since 17 March)
| Indicator |
Number |
| Total admissions |
611 |
| Recoveries |
519 |
| Current patients |
78 |
| Total deaths |
14 |
| New admissions (last 24 hours) |
34 |
| Age of latest deceased |
3 months |
Medical staff have been providing supportive care to affected children, with a focus on managing complications commonly associated with measles in infants and young patients. Hospital authorities continue to encourage timely medical attention for children showing symptoms such as fever, rash, and respiratory complications, which are commonly linked to the disease.
The ongoing admissions indicate that the outbreak remains active in the region, with healthcare services maintaining surveillance and treatment capacity to manage new cases as they arise.
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