Bangladesh measles outbreak kills children as hospitals struggle to cope

Bangladesh is experiencing a severe measles outbreak, with cases reported to have reached approximately 120,000. Hundreds of children have lost their lives as a result of the rapidly spreading disease. Hospitals across the country are overwhelmed and struggling to manage the surge in patients. The outbreak is particularly alarming given that Bangladesh had previously made significant progress in controlling measles. The crisis highlights a concerning reversal in public health gains made by the country in recent years.