Government launches emergency measles containment measures, Health Minister

On 2026-04-08, Bangladesh’s government launched emergency measures to contain a measles situation, according to Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain in parliament. The response included a nationwide vaccination drive, procurement of millions of doses, and expansion of the campaign from high-risk areas to Dhaka and other major urban centers. The article also said vaccine stocks had been depleted and urgent financial measures were being taken to restore supply.