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Measles Outbreak Claims Lives in Bangladesh

Updated 2026-05-24 13:20 UTC 1 source Negative

An ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of over 528 people, mostly children. The situation is drawing international attention as authorities struggle to contain the spread.

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The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding?
2026-05-24 13:00 UTC
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