From The Japan Times · Ruma Paul · · 40s
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Worsens
Bangladesh's measles outbreak kills 1,147 people as vaccination gaps threaten global health.
In brief
Bangladesh's measles outbreak kills 1,147 people as vaccination gaps threaten global health. Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 1,147 people, with 94% of deaths among children under five. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reports 202,000 suspected measles cases since mid-March 2026.
Laboratory-Confirmed Cases
22,000 measles cases were laboratory-confirmed by the World Health Organization.
Fatalities
1,147 people have died from measles, with 94% of deaths among children under five.
Vaccination Challenges
Bangladesh's routine vaccination program faltered in 2025, leading to weak data and vaccination gaps.
What matters most
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 1,147 people, with 94% of deaths among children under five.
