Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 294 as Infections Surge Past 45,800

Bangladesh measles deaths near 300 as outbreak spreads nationwide

10 more children die as cases surpass 45,800 amid vaccine shortages

Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 294 as infections surge past 45,800

Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed 294 children with over 45,800 cases reported, as authorities expand vaccination efforts.

“Yunus vaccine gamble?” Measles outbreak kills 250+ children, sparks accountability questions

Bangladesh is grappling with a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 250 people, predominantly children, amid growing scrutiny of policy decisions taken under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. International reports have pointed to a severe vaccine shortage, triggered by controversial changes in procurement rules during his tenure. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), between mid-March and mid-April 2026 alone,…

Bangladesh measles outbreak worsens as 12 children die of measles and related symptoms

Bangladesh’s measles epidemic continues to wreak havoc across the country as 12 more children have died in the past 24 hrs due to either measles, or its linked symptoms. Of these, one child was diagnosed with measles, while 11 children had measles-like symptoms. During this time, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has reported that 1,238 more children across the country have developed measles symptoms, reports Prothom Alo.Of these…

Child deaths from measles: Will interim govt remain beyond accountability?

The recent outbreak of measles in Bangladesh and the child deaths have shaken the nation's conscience. Even as Bangladesh had shown success in effectively controlling preventable diseases like measles through its immunisation programems, the loss of several hundred children's lives in recent months is not just a health crisis but a stark reflection of state failure.

Bangladesh measles outbreak: Four more children die; toll rises to 280

Bangladesh measles outbreak: Four more children die; toll rises to 280 Dhaka, May 2 (IANS) Four more children have died with symptoms of measles in Bangladesh, raising the death toll to 280 since March 15, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has announced, as the country continues to grapple with the disease. Citing the data from DGHS, the local media reported that 170 new suspected measles cases were identified in a span of 24 hou…