Bangladesh reports nearly 1,000 child deaths linked to measles
Bangladesh has recorded 991 child deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms since mid-March, including 100 confirmed measles deaths, as authorities reported four more fatalities in 24 hours. The health ministry logged 843 new symptomatic cases and 74 new confirmed infections, bringing totals to 163,105 symptomatic and 19,641 confirmed cases, with 143,214 infected children admitted to hospitals since mid-March and 137,921 discharged after recovery. Officials and WHO cite falling vaccination coverage and lost herd immunity; nearly 19.48 million children have been immunized since April 5 and a new nationwide campaign is planned for the end of the month.
Nearly 1,000 child deaths have been linked to the measles outbreak.
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An outbreak began in mid-March and has caused many child infections and deaths. Vaccination coverage fell and herd immunity was lost. A new nationwide vaccination campaign will begin at the end of the month.
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