Six children died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am Monday, pushing the number of suspected measles-related deaths to 350 since March 15, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
However, no new confirmed measles deaths were reported during the period, leaving the number of laboratory-confirmed fatalities unchanged at 65.
With the latest figures, the combined nationwide death toll from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms has climbed to 415.
According to DGHS data, 1,341 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the total number of suspected cases to 50,500.
In addition, 118 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total confirmed infections to 6,937.
Since March 15, a total of 35,980 suspected measles patients have been hospitalised, of whom 31,992 have recovered, the DGHS added.