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HealthWhy Bangladesh is struggling against a measles epidemic despite 20 million vaccines

More than 1,000 people are believed to have died from measles in Bangladesh since March 15, despite an emergency campaign that delivered nearly 20 million vaccine doses. Analysts point to years of declining immunisation, pandemic disruption, misinformation, political upheaval and gaps hidden by national coverage figures.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-14 07:54Original

Why Bangladesh is struggling against a measles epidemic despite 20 million vaccines
Why Bangladesh is struggling against a measles epidemic despite 20 million vaccinesHealth