June 08, 2026
The 7-month-old had been admitted to the hospital on Apr 28
Doctors say the lack of ICU support may be worsening outcomes as more children with measles symptoms are admitted
Currently 76 infants with measles-like symptoms are admitted to the hospital
“A total of 181 children have been diagnosed with measles at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital from Mar 17 to 9am on Apr 3,” a doctor says
Hospital authorities have opened three separate “measles corners” for treatment
The hospital authorities have called the incident “unfortunate”
