Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: A Preventable Tragedy

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Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak, with nearly 750 deaths reported since March, primarily among children.
Progress in vaccination has reversed due to alleged vaccine order delays by an interim government, compounded by COVID-19 impacts and lack of campaigns.
The health system is overwhelmed, leading to tragic outcomes like the deaths of infants Arafat and Maliha.

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Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak, with nearly 750 deaths reported since March, primarily among children. Progress in vaccination has reversed due to alleged vaccine order delays by an interim government, compounded by COVID-19 impacts and lack of campaigns. The health system is overwhelmed, leading to tragic outcomes like the deaths of infants Arafat and Maliha.

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