Home / News / India News / Article / Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 709 as cases continue to surge

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 709 as cases continue to surge

Updated On: 27 June, 2026 07:31 PM IST | Dhaka | IANS

Health authorities have recorded more than 98,000 suspected cases and over 11,500 laboratory-confirmed infections. Experts have linked the surge to gaps in vaccination coverage and weak infection prevention measures

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsAppBookmarkBookmark
Listen to this article :
Health emergency in Bangladesh as measles cases and fatalities continue to climb. Representational Pic

Health emergency in Bangladesh as measles cases and fatalities continue to climb. Representational Pic

As many as seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 709 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported. 

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning.

Read Next Story
'Siya was always well-mannered': Uncle who fixed marriage reacts to allegations›

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All