South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 4 hrs ago
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Bangladesh faces further measles risk due to lack of vaccinations, travel
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Bangladesh is experiencing a severe measles outbreak with over 60,000 suspected cases and nearly 600 deaths since mid-March, with experts warning that insufficient vaccination efforts could worsen the crisis.
Bangladesh faces further measles risk due to lack of vaccinations, travel
The measles outbreak in Bangladesh is one of its deadliest health crises in decades, as experts warned that the lack of measures to increase vaccinations and enhance immunisation across the country could lead to a further spike in cases.
There were over 60,000 suspected cases of measles, and nearly 600 people have died from the disease since mid-March, according to media reports.
The outbreak has been particularly severe among malnourished children and communities with limited access to health..
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