Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Kills Over 500 Children, Worst in Decades

According to official data released today, a measles outbreak in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of over 500 children, marking the most severe outbreak of a preventable disease in decades. Hospitals in Dhaka are overwhelmed and facing a critical shortage of ICU beds. UNICEF representative Rana Flowers stated this week that 18 million children have been vaccinated. However, health authorities note it will take months to see the full impact. UNICEF reported on the 20th that vaccination efforts stalled after the 2024 uprising, leaving many children unprotected.