Bangladesh has recorded 194 child deaths due to measles in an outbreak that began last month, while the number of suspected child cases has exceeded 28,000, government data showed on Thursday. The government said it has launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began on March 15, the worst in the South Asian nation for decades.
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Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194
April 24, 2026Bangladesh has recorded 194 child deaths due to measles in an outbreak that began last month, while the number of suspected child cases has exceeded 28,000, government data showed on Thursday. The government said it has launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began on March 15, the worst in the South Asian nation for decades.