Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak
Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is stretching its health system, with children filling hospital wards and physicians struggling to contain a surge in infections that have killed more than 300 children. The South Asian nation had made advancements in vaccinations to help stem the deadly virus -- but coverage gaps during and after the chaos of a 2024 uprising that overthrew the autocratic government left the youngest generation badly exposed.
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- Dhaka, Dhaka
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- Health emergency · Disease outbreak
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| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | 0 |
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