Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
Summary
Over 500 children in Bangladesh have died from suspected or confirmed measles cases since March. The country is facing a rapid rise in measles infections, overwhelming hospitals and causing the government to launch a mass vaccination campaign.Key Facts
- Since March, more than 500 children have died from measles in Bangladesh.
- Over 60,000 suspected measles cases have been reported in just over two months.
- Measles is highly contagious and dangerous, especially for children under 5 who are not vaccinated.
- Parents have reported difficulty getting their children vaccinated due to vaccine shortages or illness-related delays.
- Hospitals are overwhelmed, with parents unable to find space for their sick children.
- Health workers’ holiday leave was canceled to cope with the outbreak.
- UNICEF is assisting hospitals by helping isolate and prioritize sick children.
- Many families travel to cities for treatment, as local clinics often lack resources to handle severe cases.
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