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Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Climbs to 873 Amid Outbreak

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Climbs to 873 Amid Outbreak

Yeni Safak English1h
THE BRIEF
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The death toll from the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh has risen to 873, with health authorities reporting six additional deaths on August 10.

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The widening outbreak has raised questions about the effectiveness of current vaccination coverage and the government's response to the crisis.

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Medical teams are struggling to contain the spread, as hospitals report a continuous influx of patients exhibiting measles-like symptoms across the country.