Barishal, March 30 -- At least seven children have died from measles across Barishal division between January and March this year, as infections surge.

During the same period, 206 children were diagnosed with the highly contagious viral disease, while 77 are currently undergoing treatment at government hospitals in the division.

Most of the infections and deaths have been reported recently, said Shyamal Krishna Mondal, divisional director of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Barishal.

Health authorities said there is a shortage of measles vaccines in Bhola district, although adequate stocks are available in the other five districts of the division.

According to data, Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital, the main ...