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Measles has killed 1,147 people in Bangladesh, mostly children under five

The World Health Organization (WHO) counted 202,000 suspected cases between mid-March and 9 October, more than any other country this year. Bangladesh's routine vaccination rates slipped in 2025, with first-dose coverage falling from 96% to 90%, and a Reuters review found an emergency campaign missed millions of children. Mark Jit, a WHO vaccine adviser, called it "a real warning to every country".

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 October 2026 at 9:35

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