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Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children in Bangladesh
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has led to the deaths of over 500 children, with delayed diagnoses and hospital transfers contributing to the high mortality rate. Bangladesh has called for a WHO inquiry into the crisis.
24 May, 04:42 — 24 May, 13:00
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NPRHigh23h ago
More than 500 children have died in an outbreak that the world is virtually ignoring
The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding?
By Gabrielle Emanuel
Read full article →star-malaysiaMixed1d ago
Bangladesh calls for WHO inquiry as measles death toll tops 500 - The Star | Malaysia
Bangladesh calls for WHO inquiry as measles death toll tops 500 The Star | Malaysia
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