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?
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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