The National Nutrition Services says the Vitamin A campaign target was set using child population data provided by civil surgeons nationwide
June 27, 2026
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Relentless Resurgence
The 5.5 million gap: A massive data discrepancy leaves millions of vulnerable children unaccounted for between two major health drives
Despite claims of widespread immunisation, case numbers have shown no consistent decline, with specialists pointing to weaknesses…
Bangladesh has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign to combat its deadliest measles outbreak in decades that has killed nearly…
A preventable measles outbreak has undone decades of immunisation progress in Bangladesh, exposing the urgent need to reinforce…
Officials say only lab-confirmed cases can be listed as measles deaths, while public health specialists warn the “suspected”…
Children aged six to 59 months will receive the capsules through a nationwide drive on Jun 28
The majority of those infected and died are children
