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Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 227 children since March

Government data shows one of Bangladesh’s worst measles outbreaks in decades has killed 227 children and produced nearly 35,000 suspected cases since March.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Bangladesh has recorded 227 child deaths since March in one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, government data showed Wednesday. The number of suspected cases has reached nearly 35,000.