Severe
Epidemic
Ongoing
1 sources
13 casualties
Measles Outbreak in Remote Bandarban Hills, Over 1,300 Infected
A measles outbreak has hit the remote hilly regions of Ruma and Alikadam upazilas in Bandarban. The epidemic has claimed 13 lives so far this year, with over 1,300 people affected due to challenges in vaccine coverage, geographical isolation, and reliance on traditional medicine.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 06:00 amRuma and Alikadam, Bandarban
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
1,300
Confirmed deaths
13
Notes
A measles outbreak predominantly affecting the Mro and Khumi communities in remote, hard-to-reach hilly areas.
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