# Bangladesh battles its worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

https://mins.news/en/item/50849

- Reuters, 2026-09-09 06:15 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bangladesh-fights-worlds-worst-measles-outbreak-vaccination-gaps-fuel-spread-2026-09-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa0f96ab45a8a0001cf9c73

> Bangladesh, once close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record. Since March, 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported, while hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.

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