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Bangladesh in grips of world's worst measles outbreak, with 1,000 dead in last 6 months

CBC Health · September 9, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Bangladesh in grips of world's worst measles outbreak, with 1,000 dead in last 6 months

Bangladesh, which once came close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record, with around 1,000 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.

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Bangladesh in grips of world's worst measles outbreak, with 1,000 dead in last 6 months

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