Bangladeshi doctors brace for surge in deadly measles outbreak after Eid travel
Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak that has resulted in hundreds of child deaths and thousands of hospitalizations. Health experts fear that recent holiday travel and disruptions in vaccination campaigns will lead to a further surge in cases.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights the critical impact of political instability on public health infrastructure and the vulnerability of children to preventable diseases.
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest outbreak of measles does not appear to be slowing despite nationwide vaccination efforts, doctors say, as they fear a new surge in infections following increased transmission during Eid Al-Adha homecoming.
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