Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child deaths as cases cross 180,000
Bangladesh is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 180,000 suspected and confirmed cases, and close to 1,000 child deaths since March, according to the latest figures from the health ministry. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with more than 1,000 suspected cases reported daily, and doctors report children arriving with severe respiratory issues and infections.
The impact of the outbreak is exacerbated by malnutrition among children, reducing their ability to fight the disease. The vaccination campaign planned for 2024 was delayed due to political unrest, and strikes further disrupted a 2025 campaign. SM Ziauddin Hyder, a special assistant to the Prime Minister for health, described the outbreak as "devastating" and emphasized the need to vaccinate the children who missed doses.
Meanwhile, a separate issue in the US has seen an infant's death from measles amid a growing outbreak, with high vaccine hesitancy contributing to the decline in vaccination rates.
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