Bangladesh’s worst measles outbreak kills 986 children
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- Bangladesh’s worst measles outbreak in decades has killed at least 986 children since March.
- Suspected and confirmed cases have exceeded 180,000, with more than 1,000 suspected cases reported daily.
- Measles wards at Dhaka Children’s Hospital are becoming increasingly crowded despite a large-scale vaccination campaign.
Bangladesh is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with at least 986 children dead since March. The number of suspected and confirmed cases has now passed 180,000.
The outbreak continues to worsen despite a nationwide mass vaccination campaign. More than 1,000 suspected cases are being reported every day.
At Dhaka Children’s Hospital, the measles wards are becoming increasingly overcrowded.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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