Emerging infectious diseases· 2026Q1
Nationwide Surveillance and Control Measures during Large Measles Outbreak, Bangladesh, 2026
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Short summary
Bangladesh experienced its largest measles outbreak in 2026, with 67,079 suspected and 8,834 confirmed cases and 560 total deaths, despite high reported vaccine coverage.
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Key points
- 67,079 suspected and 8,834 confirmed measles cases identified nationwide in Bangladesh between April 2 and May 27, 2026.
- A total of 560 deaths were reported: 472 among suspected cases and 88 among confirmed cases.
- The outbreak persisted despite high reported vaccine coverage, suggesting residual immunity gaps.
- Factors contributing to the outbreak included vaccine stockouts, halted vaccination campaigns, and overestimated coverage rates.
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Abstract
Nationwide surveillance in Bangladesh during April 2-May 27, 2026, identified a total of 67,079 suspected and 8,834 confirmed measles cases across 8 administrative divisions. Among suspected cases, 472 deaths were reported, and 88 deaths were reported among confirmed cases. Despite high reported vaccine coverage, transmission persisted amid residual immunity gaps. Vaccine stockouts, discontinued vaccination campaigns, and coverage overestimation likely contributed to Bangladesh's largest recorded measles outbreak.
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