A widespread measles outbreak has persisted in Bangladesh for three months, resulting in over 85,000 suspected cases and at least 652 child deaths. Public health experts have criticized the government for mismanagement and failure to declare a national health emergency, while government officials maintain that mitigation efforts are ongoing.
Disease
measles
Suspected cases
85,000
Confirmed deaths
652
Notes
Outbreak of measles among children, leading to severe complications including pneumonia and respiratory distress.