Bangladesh battles major measles outbreak with over 1,000 deaths
- Over 1.89 lakh measles or suspected cases have been recorded in Bangladesh since March 15.
- At least 1,012 people have died, while about 1.49 lakh patients required hospitalisation.
- Cases eased in June and July but surged again in August amid gaps in vaccination coverage.
- Nearly 1.97 crore children received emergency measles vaccines as authorities tried to contain the outbreak
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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