Bangladesh Grapples with World's Worst Measles Outbreak in 2026

Bangladesh is facing the world's most severe measles outbreak this year, with 202,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported between mid-March and October 9. The crisis is attributed to weak data, inadequate outreach, and vaccination gaps, serving as a warning to other nations about the risks of declining immunization rates. The majority of reported deaths (94%) have occurred in children under five years old.