Ongoing National Measles Outbreak: 550+ Deaths and 67,107+ Cases; Initial Outbreak Linked to Cox's Bazar and Parliamentary Review
Since January 2026, a national measles outbreak in Bangladesh has resulted in over 550 deaths and 67,107 cases, with a majority of fatalities being children. The NHA launched a volunteer-led helpline, and the government is conducting parliamentary reviews into the public health response and potential negligence. Emergency vaccination campaigns and hospital isolations continue nationwide.
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
67,107
Confirmed deaths
550
Notes
Ongoing national measles outbreak. Linked to declining vaccination coverage, vaccine procurement failures since September 2025, and initial emergence in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camps in January 2026. The outbreak is impacting mainly children under five nationwide.
Affected scope
3 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · country | সারা দেশ |
| 8 · division | আট বিভাগ |
| 61 · district | ৬১টি জেলা |
1 · country
সারা দেশ8 · division
আট বিভাগ61 · district
৬১টি জেলাInvolved entities
3 RecordsMinistry of Health
Ventilators
National Health Alliance (NHA)
Named victims
4 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahajab | 0 | Dead | — |
| Raisa | 0 · Female | Dead | — |
| Mohammad | 1 · Male | Hospitalized | — |
| Rumaisa | 0 · Female | Hospitalized | — |
Mahajab
Raisa
Mohammad
Rumaisa
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) launched a special 21-day vaccination campaign in high-risk hotspots, expanded to city corporations, and implemented hospital isolation. Supported by UNICEF, WHO, and GAVI.
Relief items: Vaccines for 6 months-5 years old, Vitamin A capsules