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Sep 5, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child deaths
By The BriefBrief
Bangladesh’s deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing 1,000 child deaths, with at least 986 children dead since March. Cases have topped 180,000 after vaccine campaign delays, while Dhaka’s Shishu Hospital wards overflow with sick babies and oxygen machines.
WHO: Bangladesh health ministry; Dhaka’s Shishu Hospital
WHAT: Measles outbreak deaths among children approach 1,000 as cases surpass 180,000 and hospitals overflow.
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Dhaka, Bangladesh
WHY: Vaccine campaign delays have contributed to the outbreak’s spread, driving rising cases and deaths.
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