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168 measles patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Greenwatch Desk
Disease
2026-04-10, 11:48pm
A total of 168 measles patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The DGHS said in a press release that between 8:00am Thursday and 8:00am Friday, 1,177 suspected measles cases were reported nationwide during the period.
It added that so far 8,910 suspected measles patients have been hospitalised, while 6,609 have recovered and left hospitals.
No deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. However, the DGHS said that since March 15, a total of 144 suspected measles-related deaths have been recorded.
The health authorities continue to monitor the situation, according to the statement, reports BSS.