DHAKA: (Web Desk) – Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak, with a sharp rise in child infections and fatalities, according to the Bangladeshi Ministry of Health.
Over the past three weeks, at least 98 children have died from suspected measles. The Health Ministry reported that 6,476 children aged between six months and five years have shown measles-like symptoms. Of these, 826 cases have been confirmed, with at least 16 deaths officially verified.
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In response, the ministry has launched an emergency vaccination campaign, targeting 30 highly affected areas. Authorities hope the initiative will curb the spread of the disease and prevent further deaths.
Director of Communicable Disease Control stated that the number of infections and deaths this year is higher than in previous years. Contributing factors may include vaccine shortages and other public health challenges, underscoring the urgent need for widespread immunization.
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