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Three suspected measles deaths bring combined reported toll to 1,125

Bangladesh reported three more suspected measles deaths in its 4 October bulletin, bringing the combined confirmed and suspected toll to 1,125. The total includes 102 confirmed deaths and 1,023 suspected deaths. Authorities also recorded 1,218 patients presenting with symptoms and 82 newly confirmed infections.

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Dengue deaths reach 262 as daily hospital admissions exceed 2,000

Bangladesh reported six dengue deaths and 2,089 hospital admissions in the 24 hours covered by the 4 October bulletin. The annual death toll reached 262. Health authorities reported 5,849 patients still receiving hospital treatment, while cumulative admissions this year rose to 86,458.

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