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Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
BBC Health Wednesday 08 July 2026, 22:03 UTC 1 min read
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More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
Bangladesh (LOCATION)
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