Bangladesh Faces Heightened Measles Risk Due to Low Vaccination Rates
Bangladesh is experiencing one of its deadliest measles outbreaks in decades, with experts warning that low vaccination rates could lead to further increases in cases. The outbreak has severely impacted malnourished children.
The measles outbreak in Bangladesh is one of its deadliest health crises in decades, as experts warned that the lack of measures to increase vaccinations and enhance immunisation across the country could lead to a further spike in cases. There were over 60,000 suspected cases of measles, and nearly 600 people have died from the disease since mid-March, according to media reports. The outbreak has been particularly severe among malnourished children and communities with limited access to health.....