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Bangladesh on Sunday (April 5, 2026) launched an emergency vaccination marketing campaign focusing on multiple million youngsters following the fast unfold of measles throughout the nation.
Based on Ministry of Well being statistics, there have been 17 confirmed deaths from measles throughout the nation, 113 suspected deaths, and greater than 7,500 suspected instances.
The marketing campaign was launched in 18 high-risk districts, led by the Ministry of Well being and supported by UNICEF, the World Well being Group and the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, in keeping with a joint press launch.
Precedence is given to youngsters aged 6 months to five years, particularly those that haven’t obtained routine immunizations and are at highest danger of significant problems.
“UNICEF is deeply involved by the fast rise in measles instances throughout Bangladesh, placing hundreds of youngsters, particularly the youngest and most susceptible, at severe danger,” stated Rana Flowers, the charity’s Bangladesh director.
“This resurgence highlights a important immunity hole,” she says.
Hospitals in some high-burden areas are already overcrowded and working at restricted capability, elevating issues about additional unfold of an infection.
The World Well being Group stated: Reuters The outbreak, which has now unfold to 56 of Bangladesh’s 64 districts, is anticipated to proceed to develop within the coming days however is more likely to be introduced underneath management quickly as soon as the vaccination marketing campaign is rolled out.
Dr. Ahmed Jamshid Mohamed, the group’s Bangladesh consultant, stated: “This marketing campaign will assist forestall additional tragic lack of younger lives.”
Officers stated the emergency vaccination drive will complement routine immunization efforts as authorities work to comprise the unfold of an infection.
