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Bangladesh Launches Review Amid Measles Outbreak Crisis

3/30/2026

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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman ordered a nationwide review after a measles outbreak.
Two senior ministers will assess the crisis and coordinate the response.
The Ministry of Health reported 674 measles cases in 2026.
A special vaccination campaign scheduled for June 2024 was postponed due to political unrest.
Regular vaccine drives continue, with the next campaign set to begin in June.

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Story summary

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman ordered a nationwide review after a measles outbreak.
Two senior ministers will assess the crisis and coordinate the response.
The Ministry of Health reported 674 measles cases in 2026.
A special vaccination campaign scheduled for June 2024 was postponed due to political unrest.
Regular vaccine drives continue, with the next campaign set to begin in June.