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A significant measles outbreak is spreading across the Rajshahi Division. At Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), a dedicated isolation ward (Ward 30) has been established to manage the surge. As of April 2026, 12 children have tragically died due to complications. With 117 active pediatric cases, the hospital is facing an acute ICU bed shortage, with 56-84 children requiring intensive care at various points during the crisis. Symptoms include rashes, fever, breathing difficulty, and eye infections.
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A significant measles outbreak is spreading across the Rajshahi Division. At Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), a dedicated isolation ward (Ward 30) has been established to manage the surge. As of April 2026, 12 children have tragically died due to complications. With 117 active pediatric cases, the hospital is facing an acute ICU bed shortage, with 56-84 children requiring intensive care at various points during the crisis. Symptoms include rashes, fever, breathing difficulty, and eye infections.
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12 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
117 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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Established a dedicated isolation ward (Ward 30) at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for measles patients.
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