Keywords: Measles


Measles outbreak in Bangladesh surpasses 500 deaths as hospitals struggle

Bangladesh is facing its most severe measles outbreak in decades, with more than 500 children reported dead and health facilities across the country overwhelmed by a rapidly rising number of suspected infections. The crisis has spread across all 64 districts, placing sustained pressure on hospitals already......

Measles death toll exceeds 500 in Bangladesh amid severe nationwide outbreak

A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has caused more than 500 suspected and confirmed deaths, according to health authorities, marking one of the country’s most serious public health crises in decades. Officials reported that at least 86 children have died from laboratory-confirmed measles......

Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign to contain severe measles outbreak

Authorities in Bangladesh have launched an emergency vaccination campaign in response to one of the most severe measles outbreaks the country has faced in over two decades. The surge in infections has raised serious concerns among public health officials. Health authorities report thousands of suspected......

Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign after measles outbreak kills nearly 100

Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign following a surge in measles cases that has claimed nearly 100 lives in recent weeks, according to health authorities. The outbreak has raised concerns over public health, particularly among young children. Over the past three weeks, more than......

Significant drop in measles cases in Morocco due to vaccination efforts

Morocco has recorded an 80% decrease in measles cases compared to the peak registered 16 weeks ago, according to health and social protection minister Amine Tahraoui. Speaking at the House of Representatives in Rabat on Monday, Tahraoui announced that the national weekly incidence rate has fallen to......

Measles outbreak in Morocco raises alarm as virus detected in Brussels sewage

Researchers from KU Leuven have identified a significant presence of the measles virus in sewage water in Brussels, Belgium. The strain, known as genotype B3, is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco. Elke Wollants, lab manager at the Rega Institute, reported that the concentration of the......

Morocco's measles cases decline amidst vaccination campaign

Morocco's Ministry of Health has reported a sustained decrease in new measles cases, locally referred to as “Bouhmroun,” marking the fifth consecutive week of decline. This positive trend is attributed to ongoing efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the viral disease. From February......

Morocco sees fifth consecutive week of declining measles cases

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Morocco has reported a continued decrease in new measles cases for the fifth consecutive week, highlighting the effectiveness of nationwide efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Between February 24 and March 2, 2025, the number of reported cases dropped......

First measles death in the US in a decade

The United States has reported its first measles death in ten years after an unvaccinated child succumbed to the disease during an outbreak in Texas. The child, of school age, was hospitalized in Lubbock, northwest Texas, and passed away overnight, according to the state’s health department. This......