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Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak
Original: Bangladesh launches measles vax drive amid deadly outbreak
Bangladesh has launched a measles vaccination campaign as the country confronts a deadly outbreak of the disease. Health authorities are racing to immunise children and curb the spread of the virus, which can be fatal, particularly among young and malnourished populations. The outbreak has raised concerns about gaps in routine immunisation coverage, and officials are urging parents to bring children forward for doses as the campaign rolls out.
Why now: A measles outbreak causing deaths has prompted an urgent public health response, drawing attention to vaccination gaps in Bangladesh.
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- Bangladesh launches measles vax drive amid deadly outbreak · mediaselangor.com
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