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Measles outbreak in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and 18 high-risk districts: 55 children hospitalized and 41 fatalities reported

A measles outbreak across the country has resulted in 41 confirmed child deaths. In Chattogram and Cox's Bazar, 55 children have been hospitalized due to the outbreak. Parliament discussions highlighted vaccine shortages, with the Health Minister confirming that supplies have been replenished and an emergency immunization campaign is now underway in 18 high-risk districts.

Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 06:00 amChattogram Medical College Hospital, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and other high-risk districts

Hazard specifics

Disease

measles

Confirmed cases

8

Suspected cases

55

Confirmed deaths

41

Notes

Nationwide measles outbreak, exacerbated by vaccine shortages and gaps in routine immunization; emergency response campaign launched in 18 high-risk districts.

Affected scope

1 Record
ScopeSource wording
18 · districtচট্টগ্রাম ও কক্সবাজারসহ ১৮টি ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ জেলা
18 · district
চট্টগ্রাম ও কক্সবাজারসহ ১৮টি ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ জেলা

Named victims

1 Record
Name/OccupationAge/GenderStatusInjury description
Ayesha Siddika

0 · Female
Dead

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Ayesha Siddika
Dead
0 · Female
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