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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak

September 13 , 2026 9 hrs 0 min 22 0

Bangladesh is facing its worst measles outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March 2026.
More than 166,000 suspected cases and 19,835 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported, while over 146,000 patients have been hospitalised.
The outbreak was linked to gaps in routine vaccination during 2024–2025 and vaccine supply problems.
An emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeted about 18 million children aged 6 months to under 5 years, with more than 19.7 million children vaccinated.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can be prevented through vaccination.