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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 98, Urgent Vaccination Launched

4/9/2026

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Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed at least 98 children in three weeks, prompting an emergency vaccination drive in 18 high-risk districts.
The Government of Bangladesh plans to expand nationwide starting May 3.
Suspected cases in children aged six months to five years total 6,476, with 826 confirmed.
Most deaths involve unvaccinated children, indicating immunization gaps.
Routine vaccinations have declined over the past two years due to political unrest and health worker strikes.

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Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed at least 98 children in three weeks, prompting an emergency vaccination drive in 18 high-risk districts.
The Government of Bangladesh plans to expand nationwide starting May 3.
Suspected cases in children aged six months to five years total 6,476, with 826 confirmed.
Most deaths involve unvaccinated children, indicating immunization gaps.
Routine vaccinations have declined over the past two years due to political unrest and health worker strikes.