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Bangladesh measles deaths pass 1,155
Eight more children died of measles in Bangladesh, pushing the outbreak's death toll above 1,155.
Why it matters
A deadly outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease signals gaps in immunisation that threaten children across the region.
Background
Measles is highly contagious and largely preventable by vaccination. Outbreaks typically surge when routine immunisation coverage falls.
The story so far
- Bangladesh measles deaths pass 1,155
- Bangladesh measles death toll passes 1,155
- Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed 1,147, WHO says
Sources
- BSS ↗October 9, 2026
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