Bangladesh aims to vaccinate over 1 million children as fatal measles outbreak spreads

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Bangladesh has initiated an emergency vaccination campaign targeting over one million children aged six months to five years in response to a rapidly spreading measles outbreak. The campaign, supported by UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is prioritizing children in 18 high-risk districts who have missed routine immunizations. Health ministry data indicates 17 confirmed measles deaths, 113 suspected deaths, and over 7,500 suspected infections nationwide. The resurgence of measles has raised concerns about immunity gaps, particularly among the youngest and most vulnerable children. The goal of the campaign is to curb the outbreak and prevent further severe complications.

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The campaign began in 18 high-risk districts.

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Unicef is deeply concerned about the sharp rise in measles cases across Bangladesh.

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There are 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections nationwide.

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There have been 17 confirmed deaths from measles so far.

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Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children.

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Bangladesh has launched an emergency ⁠vaccination campaign ⁠targeting more than a ⁠million children as a fast-spreading Measles Outbreak sweeps across the country.Health Ministry figures show there have been 17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected ‌deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections nationwide.The campaign, led by the Health Ministry with support from UNICEF, the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, began in 18 high-risk districts, according to a joint press release.Children aged ⁠six months to five years are being prioritised, particularly those who missed ‌routine immunisation and face the highest risk of severe complications.“UNICEF is deeply concerned about the sharp ‌rise in measles cases across Bangladesh, putting thousands of children, especially ⁠the ⁠youngest and most vulnerable, at serious risk,” said Rana Flowers, the charity’s representative ‌to Bangladesh.“This resurgence highlights critical immunity gaps,” she said.

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