Epidemic (human)
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Event title
Bangladesh - 17 children hospitalized with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Source
Main event
Event date (UTC)
2026-04-10 19:27:30
Last update (UTC)
2026-04-10 19:27:31
Severity
High
Area range
Country wide event
Address/Affected area(s)
Bangladesh
At least 17 children have been admitted to the isolation ward of the 250-bed General Hospital in Gopalganj in the past 24 hours with symptoms of measles.
The admissions took place between 9:00 am on Thursday and 9:00 am on Friday. As of 1:00 pm on Friday, a total of 19 children with suspected measles are undergoing treatment in the hospital’s 20-bed isolation ward. Among them, 18 are in the ward and one is being treated in a cabin.
Hospital Superintendent Dr Jibitesh Biswas confirmed the information. He said that 35 samples have so far been collected and sent to Dhaka for testing. Of these, results for eight samples have been received, with six children testing positive for measles. All infected children are currently in stable condition, and no deaths have been reported at the hospital due to measles symptoms.
Meanwhile, a 20-bed isolation ward has been opened at Gopalganj Medical College Hospital, where 14 patients with measles symptoms are currently under treatment.
Acting Director of the medical college hospital, Dr Niaz Mohammad, said that modern treatment facilities have been ensured in the isolation ward for patients showing measles symptoms.