DHAKA — Bangladesh is currently grappling with the world's most severe measles outbreak, driven by critical immunization gaps and disruptions in routine healthcare schedules.
The soaring infection rates follow years of political turmoil and public unrest that heavily impacted national vaccination drives, leaving thousands of vulnerable young children unprotected. Health experts note that under-fives—particularly infants too young for routine immunization or those who missed scheduled doses—account for the vast majority of cases and hospitalizations.
Major medical centers across Dhaka and surrounding regions are facing severe overcrowding as doctors manage a continuous influx of patients suffering from acute respiratory complications linked to the virus.
While emergency immunization campaigns and catch-up drives have been mobilized to curb the transmission, public health authorities emphasize that closing immunity gaps and restoring sustained high coverage remain imperative to overcoming the crisis.
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