Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims 788 lives
In Bangladesh, a measles outbreak has caused 788 deaths so far, with 4 more children dying in the last 24 hours.
There are now 117,648 suspected cases and 14,431 confirmed cases.
Hospitals are very busy, and experts are worried about a dengue fever outbreak during the monsoon season.
They say this could make things even worse because hospitals are already full.
Experts want the government to take action to control mosquitoes and set up more treatment places to handle both diseases.
Four more children died from suspected measles in Bangladesh, raising the total deaths to 788.
Total suspected measles cases reached 117,648, with 14,431 confirmed cases.
Hospitals are overwhelmed with over 900 daily measles admissions, straining healthcare resources.
Experts warn of a potential dengue surge during monsoon months, further stressing the healthcare system.
Authorities are urged to boost mosquito control and expand treatment facilities to manage both diseases.
- Who
- Children and residents of Bangladesh
- What
- Measles outbreak and potential dengue surge
- When
- Ongoing, with recent data up to Sunday morning
- Where
- Bangladesh, particularly Dhaka
- Why
- Overwhelmed healthcare system and monsoon conditions
- Total deaths
- 788 (693 suspected, 95 confirmed)
- New deaths in 24 hours
- 4 (all suspected)
- Total suspected cases
- 117,648
- New suspected cases in 24 hours
- 938
- Total confirmed cases
- 14,431
- New confirmed cases in 24 hours
- 113
- Hospitalized patients since March 15
- 100,137
- Recovered patients
- 96,521