May 27, 2026, 11:25 GMT
BBC reports that hundreds of children have died within months in Bangladesh as measles cases soar, marking one of the worst outbreaks in recent years. Health officials warn that low vaccination coverage, compounded by poverty and limited access to healthcare, has fueled the rapid spread of the disease. Hospitals in Dhaka and other districts are overwhelmed, with pediatric wards struggling to cope with the influx of critically ill children. International agencies are urging urgent intervention, highlighting the crisis as a reminder of the dangers posed by gaps in routine immunization programs.
(Source – BBC)
—Agencies
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