Bangladesh: Situation Report #4 - Measles Outbreak (21 May 2026)

Country: Bangladesh Source: UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Please refer to the attached file. Highlights • Bangladesh has reported 57,856 suspected measles cases and 8,067 confirmed cases across all 64 districts as of 20 May, with children under five accounting for 81 per cent of reported cases. • More than 18.3 million children have been vaccinated through the nationwide measlesrubella (MR) campaign, surpassing the initial target and reaching 102 per cent coverage. • Weekly measles transmission remains high, with average daily reported cases exceeding 1,100 since 9 April, despite declines observed in several high-priority upazilas following the start of vaccination activities. • In Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar camps, vaccination campaigns reached most targeted children, while 595 suspected cases, 60 confirmed cases and five deaths have been reported among Rohingya refugees to date. • Humanitarian partners have supported surge response measures at priority health facilities, including the deployment of frontline health workers, the establishment of temporary triage and isolation capacity, and the procurement of critical medical supplies and equipment. • The Government is considering extending the MR vaccination campaign by one month, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach areas where transmission remains high.

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