Between March 15 and June 1, 2026, a measles outbreak at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka resulted in 35 deaths among 941 admitted children. As of June 1, 110 children are currently receiving treatment at the facility.
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
941
Confirmed deaths
35
Notes
Measles outbreak impacting children, with highest patient numbers coming from Dhaka, Gazipur, and Bhola districts.