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WHO: Bangladesh measles outbreak hits 22,000 confirmed cases

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Bangladesh health authorities are battling the world’s worst measles outbreak.
The World Health Organization reported 202,000 suspected and 22,000 confirmed cases through Oct 9, 2026.
WHO said 1,147 people have died, 94% of them children under five.
Vaccination coverage fell below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks after 2025.
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said the emergency drive reduced hotspot cases to almost zero.

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Story summary

Bangladesh health authorities are battling the world’s worst measles outbreak.
The World Health Organization reported 202,000 suspected and 22,000 confirmed cases through Oct 9, 2026.
WHO said 1,147 people have died, 94% of them children under five.
Vaccination coverage fell below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks after 2025.
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said the emergency drive reduced hotspot cases to almost zero.