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Global measles resurgence 2026

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Latest: Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 844 children, drives families into debt

Bangladesh remains the epicentre of the 2026 measles wave. The child death toll has risen sharply, from roughly 500 in May to 844 by early August, with 96 laboratory‑confirmed deaths and more than 130 000 suspected cases