More than 500 children die in measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Summary
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed over 500 children, mostly those under five years old. The government and UNICEF are working on large vaccination campaigns, but the full benefits will take time to appear.Key Facts
- The measles outbreak has caused 512 child deaths since March 15, with 13 new deaths reported in one day.
- Hospitals in Dhaka are overwhelmed and lack enough intensive care beds for seriously ill children.
- Measles spreads through coughs and sneezes and mainly affects young children.
- Complications from measles include pneumonia and brain inflammation, especially in malnourished or unvaccinated kids.
- Bangladesh has 175 million people and is carrying out a mass vaccination effort reaching 18 million children so far.
- The 2024 student uprising disrupted vaccination programs, leaving many children unprotected.
- The government says the outbreak is now under control with fewer cases in some areas.
- UNICEF calls for more funding and better vaccination programs to prevent future outbreaks and related health problems.
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