Measles Outbreak in Barishal Division: Rising Deaths and Cases
A significant measles outbreak has spread across all six districts of the Barishal division, primarily affecting children. As of April 28, 2026, the outbreak resulted in 23 confirmed child deaths and over 2,416 cumulative cases, with Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital and other district hospitals facing significant strain. A government-led mass vaccination campaign targeting over 1 million people is underway to combat the spread.
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
2,416
Suspected cases
1,080
Confirmed deaths
23
Notes
Significant outbreak of measles across government hospitals in the Barishal division. A vaccination campaign targeting 1,062,540 people is being conducted across 8,000 centers.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 6 · division | বরিশাল বিভাগ |
6 · division
বরিশাল বিভাগInvolved entities
1 RecordBarguna 250-bed General Hospital
Named victims
4 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah | 1 · Male | Dead | — |
| Abu Saleh | Dead | Deceased from measles | |
| Huzaifa | 0 · Other | Dead | — |
| Imam | 0 | Dead | — |
Abdullah
Abu Saleh
Deceased from measles
Huzaifa
Imam
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Isolation wards opened in regional hospitals to treat affected children.