Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 1,000 children since March

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Measles has killed over 1,000 children in Bangladesh since March, making this the deadliest outbreak in decades. Health officials admitted Wednesday that failures in a vaccination drive may have fueled the crisis. Around four million children missed vaccinations, preventing herd immunity and allowing the disease to keep spreading. Officials say controlling the outbreak also requires tackling chronic malnutrition, which worsens the disease's impact. A simultaneous dengue surge is overwhelming hospitals, with officials warning cases may worsen in late September. The government plans a three-month anti-dengue campaign starting Saturday.


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