Bangladesh is battling a growing measles outbreak. Two more children have died due to measles symptoms, pushing health officials on high alert. Since March 15, confirmed measles cases have reached 747, while nearly 109,000 suspected cases have been reported nationwide. Hospitals in several districts are seeing long queues of children with fever and rash.


Bangladesh measles crisis: 2 more children die, 747 cases since March

Bangladesh is battling one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, with reports claiming more than 300 children have died since mid-March. Health authorities say over 50,000 confirmed and suspected cases have already been recorded, raising fears of a deepening public health emergency. Hospitals and medical workers are struggling to respond as concern grows over vaccination gaps, overcrowding, and the rapid spread of the highly contagious disease.


Bangladesh Faces Deadliest Measles Outbreak In Decades As Child Deaths Rise 

In view of the rising incidents of deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome/ Japanese Encephalitis (AES/JE) in Muzaffarpur and adjoining areas in Bihar, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has issued instructions for deployment of eight advanced life-support (ALS) ambulances in the affected districts.

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome: Advanced life-support ambulances pressed into service in Bihar 

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Bangladesh measles crisis: 2 more children die, 747 cases since March

Bangladesh Faces Deadliest Measles Outbreak In Decades As Child Deaths Rise

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome: Advanced life-support ambulances pressed into service in Bihar