Bangladesh is facing the worst measles outbreak in its history, with 999 confirmed and suspected deaths linked to the disease recorded since March, as vaccination rates decline and pressure on hospitals grows with sick children continuing to arrive.
Decline after nearing eradication
The outbreak comes after the country had previously been close to eradicating measles, before widespread transmission coincided with declining vaccination rates.
Growing pressure on hospitals
The influx of sick children is placing mounting pressure on hospitals, which face overcrowding and resource shortages as the outbreak continues.
