Measles outbreak in Ruma and Thanchi Upazilas, Bandarban
A measles outbreak in the remote areas of Ruma and Thanchi upazilas, Bandarban, including Letong Khumi Para, has resulted in at least nine child deaths and dozens hospitalized. Local authorities have provided emergency medical supplies, including 10 oxygen cylinders, to the local health complex, and 20 patients in critical condition were transferred to Bandarban Sadar Hospital for advanced care. A joint special vaccination drive involving the military, BGB, and health departments is underway.
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
42
Suspected cases
26
Confirmed deaths
9
Notes
Measles outbreak characterized by fever and respiratory distress among children in remote tribal communities in Ruma and Thanchi, Bandarban, with limited access to vaccines and emergency medical supplies delivered.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · district | বান্দরবান |
1 · district
বান্দরবানNamed victims
10 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freling Eung Khumi | 10 | Dead | — |
| Khreipa Khumi | 10 | Dead | — |
| Khretang Khumi | 7 · Male | Dead | — |
| Poli Eung Khumi | 6 | Dead | — |
| Preit Eung | 5 | Dead | — |
| Prelong Khumi | 4 · Male | Dead | — |
| Shaifra Khumi | 15 | Dead | — |
| Lingthang E Khumi | 1 · Female | Hospitalized | — |
| Pathang Eung | 11 · Male | Hospitalized | — |
| Taileng Mro | 2 · Male | Hospitalized | — |