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Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines

More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year. Previous mistakes are catching up with the country, say analysts.

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More than 1,000 people have died from measles in Bangladesh over the past six months, even though the country administered a record number of vaccines this year. Analysts say earlier mistakes in the vaccination campaign are now catching up with the population. One‑year‑old Saif Hasan died within minutes of being taken into intensive care at Dhaka’s Infectious Diseases Hospital on August 27. The case highlights the ongoing struggle to control the outbreak despite the large vaccine rollout.

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