Bangladesh measles kills 1,000+ children
Bangladesh is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,000 children dying despite an emergency vaccination campaign. Although more than 19.8 million children have been vaccinated, suspected cases continue to rise, and the country has reported over 194,000 cases since March. The outbreak is driven by gaps in vaccination coverage, delays in vaccine procurement, and the impact of malnutrition, overwhelming hospitals and highlighting the urgent need for targeted immunization efforts.
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