Bangladesh measles outbreak: Death toll crosses 600 as 7 children die in 24 hours
After the latest fatalities, the cumulative number of suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths in the South Asian country has reached 601 since March 15.
After the latest fatalities, the cumulative number of suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths in the South Asian country has reached 601 since March 15.
Health experts have warned that measles outbreak situation could intensify further during the Eid al-Adha 2026 celebrations, when people generally look forward to long-distance travel and visit their relatives’ houses.
Despite being the south Asian nation's main referral facility for infectious diseases, Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bangladesh's Mohakhali is dealing with unhygienic conditions and critical resource shortages.
