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Bangladesh: Measles Outbreak Situation Report #1 – 16 April 2026

Country: Bangladesh Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. This report was produced by the Health Cluster in collaboration with humanitarian partners and members of the Humanitarian Coordination Task Team. Highlights As of 15 April 2026, a total of 19, 161 suspected cases and 2, 973 confirmed cases have been reported, corresponding to an incidence of 22. 4 cases per million population. Children under age 5 are disproportionately affected, accounting for about 79 per cent of reported cases as of 12 April. Infants under nine months, who are not yet eligible for routine immunisation, represent about 33 per cent of cases and remain at particularly high risk of severe outcomes. The ongoing measles outbreak is significantly affecting the delivery of routine health services, as health workers are being diverted to outbreak response activities, including case management, surveillance, and emergency vaccination campaigns.

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