Cabinet committee approves Tk 4.13 billion for vaccines as deaths related to the disease reach 631
June 10, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The government has approved a direct purchase of vaccines from United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) as a measles outbreak continues to claim children's lives across Bangladesh.
Approval has been granted to allocate Tk 4.13 billion for vaccine procurement during the current fiscal year.
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