AEBangladesh is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with nearly 1,000 child deaths reported since March. The outbreak has overwhelmed hospitals, with over 180,000 suspected and confirmed cases reported. Many affected children are under five years old and suffer from complications like pneumonia and malnutrition, which worsen the severity of the illness. Despite efforts to implement mass vaccination drives, the number of cases continues to rise, with over 1,000 new cases reported daily. Families describe the emotional toll of watching children struggle with the disease, often arriving at hospitals in critical condition.
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