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Bangladesh measles outbreak kills nearly 600 amid low vaccination rates

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Bangladesh is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with over 60,000 suspected cases and nearly 600 deaths since mid-March. The surge is attributed to low vaccination rates and a lack of prioritization by local authorities, despite measles being a preventable disease. Health officials are collaborating with the UN on an emergency response, but concerns remain about further spread due to existing vaccination gaps. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    Bangladesh faces further measles risk due to lack of vaccinations, travel

    The measles outbreak in Bangladesh is one of its deadliest health crises in decades, as experts warned that the lack of measures to increase vaccinations and enhance immunisation across the country could lead to a further spike in cases. There were over 60,000 suspected cases of …

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