measles outbreak

Bangladesh measles outbreak drives families into debt: Aid groups

Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades has killed 844 children, hospitalized over 112,000, and severely burdened families financially. Most borrowed for treatment costs despite free hospital care, while vaccination efforts continue as infections persist.

August 3, 2026

Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed 512 children since March, overwhelming hospitals in Dhaka. UNICEF says disrupted immunization after 2024 unrest worsened the crisis. Authorities vaccinated 18 million children, but officials warn recovery and outbreak control will take months.

May 23, 2026

Bangladesh has recorded 311 child deaths since March in one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, according to the country's health officials. (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha)

Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 311 children since March

Bangladesh reports 311 child deaths and 41,793 suspected measles cases since March outbreak, officials say, as health authorities and WHO-led partners intensify vaccination efforts nationwide among young children Monday report.

May 4, 2026

Reports indicate measles outbreaks in several districts across the country, with significant spread in at least seven districts. In the current month alone, 21 children have died from measles. The number of patients admitted with measles at the Infectious

Bangladesh PM orders probe into measles outbreak

Bangladesh orders urgent review after measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases, raising concerns over delayed vaccination campaigns, rapid spread among children, and need for coordinated national response to contain infections

March 30, 2026