Minor
Epidemic
Ongoing
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21-day-old infant suffers from measles in Dhaka
A 21-day-old infant is being treated in the ICU of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute after contracting measles from their 15-year-old unvaccinated mother. Hospital records highlight a concerning surge in cases, with 390 infants under six months old admitted for measles treatment so far this year.
Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 02:00 amBangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute, Dhaka
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Notes
Measles outbreak affecting neonates, largely attributed to lack of maternal vaccination coverage.
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