Measles Outbreak at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital: Rising Fatalities and Critical Care Crisis
A significant measles outbreak is spreading across the Rajshahi Division. At Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), a dedicated isolation ward (Ward 30) has been established to manage the surge. As of April 2026, 12 children have tragically died due to complications. With 117 active pediatric cases, the hospital is facing an acute ICU bed shortage, with 56-84 children requiring intensive care at various points during the crisis. Symptoms include rashes, fever, breathing difficulty, and eye infections.
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
117
Suspected cases
98
Confirmed deaths
12
Notes
Most patients are under two years of age, with many being six months or younger. 65 percent of the affected children were below the vaccination age. Symptoms include rashes, fever, breathing difficulty, and eye infections.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| division | রাজশাহী বিভাগ (বিশেষত রাজশাহী, চাঁপাইনবাবগঞ্জ ও পাবনা জেলা) |
division
রাজশাহী বিভাগ (বিশেষত রাজশাহী, চাঁপাইনবাবগঞ্জ ও পাবনা জেলা)Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farhana | Dead | — | |
| Hia | Dead | — | |
| Humaira | Dead | — | |
| Zahir | Dead | — | |
| Jannatul Mawa | Hospitalized | — |
Farhana
Hia
Humaira
Zahir
Jannatul Mawa
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Established a dedicated isolation ward (Ward 30) at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for measles patients.