# Bangladesh battles severe measles outbreak after vaccine lapses

https://mins.news/en/video/51142

- Reuters, 2026-09-09 10:11 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIzwdD3ns6c

> Bangladesh is confronting its worst measles outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March. Hospitals are struggling with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.

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