Officials say only lab-confirmed cases can be listed as measles deaths, while public health specialists warn the “suspected” label obscures the true toll
Abdus Sabur Lotus . bdnews24.com
Key takeaways
• The health directorate says 605 children have died with measles or measles-like symptoms in 81 days since Mar 15.
• Only 91 are listed as lab-confirmed measles deaths; 514 are recorded as “suspected” measles, a breakdown experts call confusing.
• Vaccine and immunisation specialists say all symptom-linked child deaths should be counted as measles during an outbreak.
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