Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak that has claimed nearly 750 lives in four months, reversing years of progress in vaccination coverage. Overwhelmed hospitals are struggling to manage the surge in cases, particularly among children.
Why it matters
The sudden collapse of a successful public health program highlights the fragility of healthcare systems in developing nations when faced with infectious disease surges.
Image caption, Nearly 750 people, including baby Arafat pictured here, have died from measles in Bangladesh in the past four months
The report relies on data from the WHO and UNICEF, focusing on humanitarian impact rather than political commentary.
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