Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh
Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children
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Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign following a measles outbreak that has killed over 100 people, primarily children, since March 15th. Health ministry data indicates over 7,500 suspected cases, with over 900 confirmed, a significant increase from the 125 cases recorded in all of 2023. The outbreak has exposed gaps in Bangladesh's vaccination program, as many infected children were under nine months old and ineligible for routine vaccinations. Special measles vaccination campaigns, typically held every four years, have been delayed since 2020 due to COVID-19 and political factors, contributing to the resurgence. Vaccine procurement issues and shortages have also been cited as contributing factors to the outbreak.
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AI-ExtractedThere have been no special measles vaccination campaigns since 2020.
About one-third of those infected in the recent outbreak were under nine months old.
More than 7,500 suspected measles cases have been reported since 15 March.
Over 900 measles cases have been confirmed, compared to 125 in all of 2025.
More than 100 people, mostly children, are suspected to have died from measles in Bangladesh since 15 March.
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