Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 1,000 children, reversing elimination gains

A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 1,000 children, a sharp reversal from the country's substantial progress toward elimination as of March this year. The scale of child mortality indicates a major breakdown in routine immunization coverage, likely exacerbated by health-system strain. The outbreak signals a regional public-health emergency and raises concerns about measles resurgence in South Asia.