Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills Nearly 1,000 Children
· World · Times of India, France 24
Bangladesh is facing its most severe measles outbreak in decades, with health ministry data confirming nearly 1,000 child deaths and over 180,000 total cases. Hospitals in Dhaka are struggling to manage the influx of patients, with over 1,000 new suspected cases reported daily. The crisis has been exacerbated by significant gaps in the national immunisation programme, which faced disruptions during the 2024 political uprising and subsequent 2025 instability. Authorities have launched a mass vaccination drive to address the shortfall in coverage. Meanwhile, a separate measles-related infant death has been confirmed in the US, where officials report rising vaccine hesitancy.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights the critical impact of political instability on public health infrastructure, specifically affecting the survival of malnourished children in Bangladesh.
Read the original report — Times of India
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