July 02, 2026
A compliance report is due within 90 days on steps to eliminate the stoves
The rise in cases comes as Bangladesh battles one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades
The discrepancy has reignited debate over how authorities estimate the number of children eligible for national health campaigns
The number of people who have died with symptoms of the viral disease rises to 605 nationwide
Authorities say transmission remains active despite ongoing containment efforts
Infections remain stubbornly high, raising questions about why the outbreak has not receded more quickly
Some experts warn of public health system strains
