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An ongoing measles outbreak across the Barishal division has resulted in 39 total deaths as of May 20, 2026. Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital is currently treating patients for measles and its complications, including pneumonia. A total of 6,083 suspected cases have been reported in the region. Health authorities attribute the surge to a decline in routine vaccination coverage since 2020.
Source photograph: BD News 24 · 10 May 2026 / Record updated 11 Jun 2026Reported fatalities
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An ongoing measles outbreak across the Barishal division has resulted in 39 total deaths as of May 20, 2026. Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital is currently treating patients for measles and its complications, including pneumonia. A total of 6,083 suspected cases have been reported in the region. Health authorities attribute the surge to a decline in routine vaccination coverage since 2020.
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