Bangladesh in grips of world's worst measles outbreak, with 1,000 dead in last 6 months
- The South Asian country is currently experiencing the biggest measles outbreak in the world, according to a list on the U.
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, recording more than 57,000 cases between January and June.
- Once close to eliminating measles, Bangladesh is facing its worst outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle to cope with a surge of sick children.
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- The South Asian country is currently experiencing the biggest measles outbreak in the world, according to a list on the U.
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, recording more than 57,000 cases between January and June.
- Once close to eliminating measles, Bangladesh is facing its worst outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle to cope with a surge of sick children.
Sources: CBC, Dailysabah