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Bangladesh's Measles Crisis Deepens | Dover News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Bangladesh is in the grips of a devastating measles outbreak, with nearly 1,000 children dying this year and over 166,000 suspected cases since January — a crisis forcing desperate mothers to travel hundreds of miles for treatment. Once under control thanks to a strong vaccination program, the disease surged after pandemic disruptions and a missed 2024 nationwide campaign, leaving kids vulnerable. Political blame games have added to the chaos as exhausted doctors battle severe complications like pneumonia and brain swelling. While emergency efforts are underway, the fight to vaccinate 95% of the population — including infants too young for shots — remains urgent and far from won. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/80610ff63bca7c32