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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.
Source photograph: Prothom Alo · 30 Mar 2026 / Record updated 31 Jul 2026Reported fatalities
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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.
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23 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
0 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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Isolation wards opened in regional hospitals to treat affected children.
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Prothom Alo
Daily Amar Desh
Daily Amar Desh
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