July 07, 2026
Since Mar 15, Bangladesh has recorded 93 confirmed measles deaths and 649 deaths involving the symptoms of the disease
A total of 744 people sought hospital care with measles symptoms over the latest 24-hour count, with 672 requiring admission
Another 107 people test positive over the past 24 hours
Officials say early cases in urban areas contributed to the outbreak's scale
Health experts warn the rapid spread in eastern Congo may exceed the 2014-16 epidemic
Aid workers describe cramped conditions, with hundreds of people sharing a toilet
Humanitarian access remains limited in several at-risk areas
More than 100 suspected infections are awaiting laboratory testing
