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Measles Outbreak Claims More Lives in Bangladesh, Death Toll Rises to 294

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Dhaka, May 4 (IANS) At least 10 more people died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths from the disease to 294, amid a worsening health crisis across the country, local media reported. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning.The DGHS stated that the number of confirmed measles deaths reached 50 on Sunday, following one additional…