Health authorities in Noakhali have launched a massive vaccination campaign targeting over 500,000 children to combat a measles outbreak. The district has reported 273 suspected cases, with 8 confirmed cases and 61 patients currently receiving treatment in hospitals.
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
8
Suspected cases
273
Notes
The outbreak is being managed by the Civil Surgeon's office through a targeted vaccination campaign for children aged 6 months to 5 years.