More than 1,000 suspected cases are reported daily.
An epidemic is sweeping the country, with at least 986 children dead since March and cases topping 180,000 following vaccine campaign delays.
DHAKA, Sept 5 — Bangladesh’s deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and...
As measles spreads rapidly across Bangladesh, child deaths approach 1,000 and doctors warn of critical cases, weak lungs and urgent need for vaccination.
At least 986 children have died since March, while suspected and confirmed cases have surged past 180,000, according to the latest health ministry figures.