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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.
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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.
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