Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak Claims Dozens of Children in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is facing a serious outbreak of Measles, with at least 98 suspected child deaths reported in just three weeks. The number of young children showing symptoms has surged to over 6,400, particularly affecting those aged six months to five years. Authorities, including leadership in Dhaka, are intensifying vaccination efforts in the hardest-hit areas. Officials [...]

Measles Crisis And Vaccine Gaps In Darfur

Since June 2024, measles outbreaks have been spreading across Darfur, Sudan, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has treated over 9,950 patients. Around 2,700 required hospital care, and 35 deaths were reported. Low vaccination rates, worsened by conflict, supply blockades, and vaccine shortages, are major causes. In some areas, like Sortony, routine vaccinations stopped for months. [...]