# Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Worsens

> Bangladesh's measles outbreak kills 1,147 people as vaccination gaps threaten global health.
- Title: Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Worsens · The Japan Times
- Summary: 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%…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/20/asia-pacific/science-health/bangladesh-measles-outbreak
- Author: Ruma Paul
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bangladesh, measles, outbreak, vaccination, children, world health organization, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 1,147 people, with 94% of deaths among children under five.