Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Vaccines are foundational to child survival."
— Rana Flowers , Activist
"The infections of these young infants who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination are especially alarming."
— Shahriar Sajjad , Executive
"A measles vaccination campaign was supposed to be held in April this year, but it did not happen."
— Shahriar Sajjad , Executive
Key People
Tags
All Coverage
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.
August 25, 2026 at 04:43 PMPennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows - Reuters
Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows Reuters
August 25, 2026 at 04:55 PMMeasles cases in Pennsylvania rise to 460 amid ongoing outbreak - Reuters
Measles cases in Pennsylvania rise to 460 amid ongoing outbreak Reuters
August 28, 2026 at 07:35 PMAt least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports - Reuters
At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports Reuters
August 26, 2026 at 03:43 AMGerman airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.
August 26, 2026 at 11:02 AMDoor was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
August 26, 2026 at 12:32 PM