# Bangladesh measles toll nears grim mark of 1,000 child deaths

https://mins.news/en/item/46563

- France 24, 2026-09-05 12:18 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260905-bangladesh-measles-toll-nears-grim-1-000-child-mark

> Bangladesh is facing its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, with child deaths nearing the grim milestone of 1,000. The epidemic is spreading across the country, while overcrowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies.

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