July 01, 2026
The deceased 8-month-old was admitted on Wednesday and died in the afternoon the same day
Over the last 24 hours, 14 patients with measles symptoms have been admitted to the hospital
"Many children in the country suffer from malnutrition. Malnutrition increases the risk of infection, and measles makes the complications more severe,” says Asst Prof Md Golam Mawla
A total of 34 patients with measles and related symptoms have died so far in the district
A total of 33 children have died from measles in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital
Dozens of children are still under treatment as new admissions add to hospital load
The hospital continues to see rising admissions and overcrowding
The immunisation campaign is being conducted across 70 centres within the city
