Bangladesh Reports 344 Child Deaths in Measles Outbreak Since March as Cases Surge

Bangladesh reports 344 child deaths in measles outbreak since March as cases surge

DHAKA, May 11 — A total of 344 children have died since a measles outbreak began in Bangladesh in March this year, as the number of cases continues to rise, government health officials said on Sunday, reported German Press Agency (dpa).The government’s Directorate General of Health Services reported that 11 children had died in the 24 hours that ended Sunday morning. Among them, four had confirmed measles infections, while the other seven died a…

Protesters demand trial of Yunus over measles deaths of children in Bangladesh

Different organisations in Bangladesh held demonstrations demanding trial of former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus for the deaths of several hundreds of children from measles, local media reported. Bangladesh Students Union on Sunday staged a protest rally and procession at the University of Dhaka in the capital demanding accountability over the recent surge in child deaths linked to measles, reported Dhaka Tribune, a leading English language nati…

Vaccination System Collapses: Humanitarian Disaster Looming as Measles Outbreak Kills Hundreds of Children

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The devastating measles outbreak spreading across the country is highlighting the fragility of Bangladesh’s healthcare system and the failure of its vaccination programs. Since last March, at least 352 children have died, and the number of infected cases has approached nearly 50,000. International public health experts are describing the situation as a “planned disaster.” On Saturday morning, the corridors o…