More than 500 children killed in measles outbreak in Bangladesh
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of over 500 children, marking the deadliest surge in decades. The majority of cases have been among children aged six months to five years, with hospitals overwhelmed by the influx of critically ill patients. In response, a mass vaccination campaign has been initiated, but the full effects of the vaccinations may take months to materialize.
- ▪The measles outbreak has killed more than 500 children since March 15, 2026.
- ▪Hospitals in Dhaka are overwhelmed and lack sufficient intensive care beds for the rising number of cases.
- ▪UNICEF has reached 18 million children with a mass vaccination drive, but gaps in immunization remain a concern.
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News|HealthMore than 500 children killed in measles outbreak in BangladeshMost cases recorded in the country have been among children aged between six months and five years.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA child receives treatment after showing measles-like symptoms at Dhaka North City Hospital in Mohakhali, Bangladesh on May 6, 2026 [Monirul Alam/EPA]By AFP and AnadoluPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children in the deadliest surge there in decades.The death toll continued to rise on Saturday, with 13 children passing away in the past 24 hours alone, increasing the total to 512, according to a health department tally…
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