Bangladesh Measles Cases Approach 10,000 Amid Rapid Spread

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: health
Source: The Outbreak Today
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Bangladesh is experiencing a widespread measles outbreak, with nearly 10,000 confirmed cases reported since mid-March, including over a thousand new infections in the last day. The disease has now reached most districts, with the capital city of Dhaka being the primary hotspot. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential vaccine shortages, which could further complicate containment efforts.

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