Bangladesh works to contain measles outbreak that has killed over 1,000 children
Bangladesh has recorded more than 50,000 confirmed or suspected measles cases this year, with the death toll among children surpassing 1,000, according to NPR.
Bangladesh has seen more than 50,000 confirmed or suspected cases of measles this year, NPR reported, with the death toll among children recently surpassing 1,000.
NPR examined how officials are working to bring the outbreak under control.
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