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Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

BBC News - Health

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July 8, 2026

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Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

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BBC News - Health

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· Jul 8, 2026

A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases

Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

NPR: Shots - Health News

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· Jan 9, 2026

The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent

The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Leaves 746 Dead and More Than 122,000 Cases

The measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of 746 children since March, highlighting serious shortcomings in vaccination coverage and herd immunity.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks

Meanwhile, the NCDC's latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas. The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.

ABC News: Health

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· Jul 4, 2026

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years

Independent Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mothers and chronically ill patients among hardest hit by alleged anti-migrant attacks, says MSF

Mothers and chronically ill patients among hardest hit by alleged anti-migrant attacks, says MSF

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Related coverage for "Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles": BBC News - Health — A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases. NPR: Shots - Health News — The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent. teleSUR English — Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Leaves 746 Dead and More Than 122,000 Cases. Vanguard News — Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks. ABC News: Health — A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared. Independent Online — Mothers and chronically ill patients among hardest hit by alleged anti-migrant attacks, says MSF