A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh has surged past 50,000 confirmed or suspected cases this year, with child fatalities now exceeding 1,000. Health authorities are scrambling to contain the spread as hospitals face overwhelming demand and vaccine supplies stretch thin. Mass vaccination campaigns and public awareness drives are underway, but challenges like misinformation and limited access to medical care persist. Experts warn the crisis could worsen without urgent intervention to reach vulnerable communities.
Bangladesh has seen over 50,000 confirmed or suspected cases of measles this year. The death toll among children just surpassed 1,000. How are officials trying to bring the outbreak under control?
