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Bangladesh launches emergency measles vaccination amid coverage gaps

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC · How we work

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Bangladesh health ministry launched emergency measles vaccination for children six months to five years in April.
WHO recorded 1,147 measles deaths, 94% among children under five, after 202,000 suspected cases since mid-March.
UNICEF and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics say 40% of children are unregistered, hampering vaccination coverage.
Government data show about one-third of health-worker positions are vacant, limiting outreach.

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Bangladesh health ministry launched emergency measles vaccination for children six months to five years in April.
WHO recorded 1,147 measles deaths, 94% among children under five, after 202,000 suspected cases since mid-March.
UNICEF and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics say 40% of children are unregistered, hampering vaccination coverage.
Government data show about one-third of health-worker positions are vacant, limiting outreach.