Bangladesh News News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh in grips of world's worst measles outbreak, with 1,000 dead in last 6 months
Bangladesh, which once came close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record, with around 1,000 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March as hospitals ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Nearly 1,000 dead: Bangladesh, once close to eliminating measles, is now facing the world's worst outbreak
Since March 2026, Bangladesh has reported close to 1000 deaths related to measles and 66,000 suspected cases, marking one of the worst outbreaks in the world.
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread
Bangladesh, which once came close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh faces the world’s deadliest measles outbreak in history amid vaccine supply problems
Hospitals across Bangladesh are struggling with severe overcrowding and acute shortages as the nation endures its worst measles crisis on record, with 999 confirmed and suspected deaths reported since ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Why Bangladesh needs a sustainable health promotion initiative
With non-communicable diseases accounting for most deaths in Bangladesh, the country needs to move beyond treatment towards prevention — including a dedicated, autonomous institution for health promot ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short
On Wednesday, health officials from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) also reported 187,484 measles infections since the outbreak began in March. Measles is a highly contagious disease ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh set for full-fledged liver transplants next year, Muhit tells JS
According to the health ministry, liver transplants in Bangladesh could cost around Tk 30 lakh, compared to Tk 70 lakh to Tk 1 crore abroad.
News Bangladesh » Health: Supporting Primary Health Care Helps Children With NCDs In Bangladesh
UNICEF is helping strengthen primary health care so children living with noncommunicable diseases can access quality care closer to home.
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh defies stereotypes when it comes to health care. Let's keep it that way
When people think of Bangladesh, they often think of poverty. It was one of the world’s poorest nations when it was created in 1971. And they probably think of political upheaval — this year massive ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh needs the world's help to keep up its remarkable progress in health care
Bangladesh has been a model of health progress in the Global South. Over the past decades, the country of 171 million — 25% of whom are under age 14 — has seen significant improvements in life ...
News Bangladesh » Health: Bangladesh-Malaysia ties long-standing, based on mutual trust: Health minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain emphasized Bangladesh-Malaysia relations, strengthened by PM Tarique Rahman's recent visit, at a business event in Dhaka.