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Bangladesh measles death toll passes 1,155
Eight more children have died of measles in Bangladesh. The outbreak's death toll now exceeds 1,155.
Why it matters
A vaccine-preventable disease is killing large numbers of children, signalling gaps in immunisation.
Background
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is preventable by vaccination. Outbreaks surge when childhood immunisation coverage drops.
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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