Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines

Author: Moudud Ahmmed SujanPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Bangladesh
Health
Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines

One-year-old Saif Hasan died shortly after being admitted to Dhaka's Infectious Diseases Hospital, exacerbated by a measles infection. Since March 15, over 1,000 deaths have been recorded despite an emergency campaign administering nearly 20 million vaccines. Public health experts highlight that vaccination figures can obscure pockets of vulnerability among unvaccinated children.

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