Measles outbreak kills over 1,000 children in Bangladesh

More than 1,000 children have died from measles in Bangladesh since the start of the year, according to the country's health authorities, as the crisis continues to escalate. Since March, over 187,000 suspected cases among children have been registered, with the death toll surpassing 1,000 on Wednesday. Measles is highly contagious and can be life-threatening for young children. The disease was previously largely under control in Bangladesh, but vaccination coverage has declined in recent years for various reasons. Hospitals in Dhaka are receiving young patients with severe complications, including brain inflammation.