When we see news reports that measles deaths have crossed 1,000, we pause, express concern, and discuss what should be done.

Identify gaps, implement interventions properly.

For thousands of homes, the prolonged illness has triggered severe financial distress, forcing families into a cycle of borrowing money, taking out high-interest loans, or liquidating assets to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.

100 deaths have been confirmed as measles cases, while 902 remain suspected

After declining for two consecutive months, Bangladesh’s measles situation took a worrying turn in August, with cases, hospitalisations, and deaths all rising.

DGHS reports 956 new suspected measles cases and 75 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

DGHS classifies all seven latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths

DGHS reports 876 new suspected measles and 64 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

DGHS reports 1,002 new suspected measles and 59 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

Combined toll of confirmed and suspected measles deaths rises to 878

Study finds most households borrowing, many exhausting savings and selling assets

1,022 new suspected measles cases reported during the last 24 hours

DGHS classifies 1 death as confirmed measles fatality, 2 others as suspected

DGHS reports 990 new suspected measles and 170 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

Six new suspected fatalities take the combined tally to 803

DGHS reports 938 new suspected cases and 113 new confirmed infections in 24 hours

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rise to 779

DGHS reports 868 new suspected cases and 122 confirmed infections in same period

DGHS reports 818 new suspected cases and 128 confirmed infections in 24 hours

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rises to 698