Bangladesh Measles Deaths Surpass 1,000 After Vaccination Drive Falls Short
The country's worst outbreak has killed 1,002 children and infected nearly 190,000 since March, according to Al Jazeera.
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 1,002 children and infected nearly 190,000 people since March, Al Jazeera reported, describing it as the country's worst outbreak.
The deaths came after a vaccination drive fell short, according to the report.
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- Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short — Al Jazeera — All
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