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The instructions issued by DGHS Tuesday were sent to all directors of government medical colleges and specialised hospitals, superintendents of district sadar and general hospitals, civil surgeons, and upazila health and family planning officers.

While the circular did not specify the reason behind the move, DGHS officials said every hospital in the country has the capacity to treat measles patients, and almost all facilities are facing a surge in cases. In this situation, transferring patients would only shift the burden to another hospital and worsen patient suffering.