Bangladesh measles outbreak kills nearly 900, mostly children, as vaccination rates decline
Source Summary
Bangladesh has recorded approximately 900 suspected deaths from a measles outbreak that began in March, with the majority of victims being children. The outbreak underscores the public-health risks posed by declining vaccination coverage in the country and serves as a warning to other nations experiencing similar drops in immunization rates.
Why it matters
A measles death toll of nearly 900 in a single outbreak demonstrates the severe public-health consequences of reduced vaccination coverage and signals a broader risk to countries where immunization rates have declined.
