The Dr. Mostafa-Hazera Foundation reported a deteriorating health situation in Rohingya refugee camps, citing risks of infectious diseases and malnutrition, described by experts as a 'biological time bomb.' From May 5 to 7, 2026, a medical outreach program at the Kutupalang camp in Cox's Bazar provided care to 1,400 patients, highlighting the urgent need for international and governmental intervention to address public health threats.
Disease
acute respiratory infection
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The situation in the camps is characterized by the potential for infectious disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and chronic illnesses, creating a public health threat described as a 'biological time bomb.'