Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh: A Cautionary Tale for Global Health Bangladesh is facing its worst measles outbreak on record, with over 166,000 suspected cases and 999 deaths reported since March.
The country's healthcare system is overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the surge in patients.
The disruption to immunisation schedules caused by political turmoil and vaccine supply problems has left children vulnerable to infection, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and other health agencies.