TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The outbreak of measles in Bangladesh continues to worsen with the death toll approaching 300 people.
Local health authorities reported on Sunday that 10 more children have succumbed, bringing the total number of deaths since mid-March 2026 to 294.As reported by Anadolu, the official report from the local General Directorate of Health Services recorded over 1,260 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to over 45,800.The capital, Dhaka, has been the most affected area with 149 fatalities.
The surge in cases has also led patients from rural areas to flock to Dhaka for further treatment, including life support facilities.The situation is further exacerbated by a shortage of testing kits amid the....
