Measles Crisis in Bangladesh
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- Published
- May 27, 2026
- Duration
- 1:40
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- Last updated
- May 27, 2026
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Over 500 children have died from measles in Bangladesh since March, sparking a national emergency as unvaccinated kids face deadly outbreaks. With over 60,000 suspected cases in just two months, hospitals are overwhelmed and healthcare workers’ holidays canceled as the government scrambles to vaccinate. A “perfect storm” of missed shots, crowded cities, a…
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Over 500 children have died from measles in Bangladesh since March, sparking a national emergency as unvaccinated kids face deadly outbreaks. With over 60,000 suspected cases in just two months, hospitals are overwhelmed and healthcare workers’ holidays canceled as the government scrambles to vaccinate. A “perfect storm” of missed shots, crowded cities, and holiday travel has fueled the crisis—exacerbated by vaccine delays tied to interim government changes. Though an emergency campaign with int
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