Health & Environment

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Death Toll Surpasses 900

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THE BRIEF
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The measles death toll in Bangladesh reached 902 as of August 15, with eight additional child deaths reported in the preceding 24 hours.

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Health officials confirmed 1.59 lakh total cases and 1.23 lakh hospital admissions, noting that 90 percent of admitted patients were unvaccinated.

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The Directorate General of Health Services has initiated a mop-up vaccination drive to reach 40 lakh children missed during the primary campaign in May.