Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Reports Over 60,000 Cases and Hundreds of Deaths
More than 60,000 suspected cases of measles have been recorded in Bangladesh since mid-March, with more than 500 children having died from the disease during the same period. Accounts differ on the total death toll, with one source stating nearly 600 people have died, while two others cite 528 deaths. According to one report, the vast majority of the sick and dead are children under age 5. Another
More than 60,000 suspected cases of measles have been recorded in Bangladesh since mid-March, with more than 500 children having died from the disease during the same period. Accounts differ on the total death toll: one source states nearly 600 people have died, while two others cite 528 deaths. According to Bluesky, the vast majority of the sick and dead are children under age 5. The South China Morning Post reported that the outbreak has been particularly severe among malnourished children and communities with limited access to health care.
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