The health ministry outlines vaccination drives and surveillance plans but gives no details on action against anyone over child deaths
June 25, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The health ministry has not given a direct answer on whether anyone has faced action over the child deaths linked to the recent measles outbreak.
Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Thursday told parliament that responsibility for measles outbreaks and related deaths will be determined through investigations and evidence-based assessments.
More than 500 children have died with measles and its symptoms since mid-March
A total of 886 people sought hospital care with measles symptoms over the latest 24-hour count, with 821 requiring admission
Data from the past three months shows that the number of suspected measles patients has eased after a spike
A total of 996 people have sought hospital care with measles symptoms over the latest 24-hour count, with 921 requiring admission
The health authorities confirms 92 deaths from the disease since Mar 15
A total of 744 people sought hospital care with measles symptoms over the latest 24-hour count, with 672 requiring admission
