Bangladesh measles crisis 'warning sign' of other outbreaks: report
- Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has killed more than 1,200 children and infected 220,000 people, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
- An independent expert committee warned that whooping cough, diphtheria, and vaccine-derived poliovirus could cause large outbreaks without urgent action.
- A government-backed review found that 82% of children were fully immunised, below the 95% target, while about 40% of vaccinator posts were vacant.
- Government spokesperson Zahid Raihan said Bangladesh would quickly recruit vaccinators to implement the review’s recommendations.
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ekritiExperts also warn of the risk of deadly epidemics of diphtheria, whooping cough and polio.
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Bangladesh measles crisis 'warning sign' of other outbreaks: report
Experts have warned Bangladesh that deadly outbreaks of diphtheria, whooping cough and polio could follow an ongoing measles epidemic that has already killed over 1,200 children, according to a report seen by AFP on Monday.
Over 1,200 child deaths and 220,000 measles cases in Bangladesh. Experts warn of diphtheria, whooping cough and polio.
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