Dhaka, May 9 -- The government has launched a formal investigation to determine whether administrative negligence contributed to the devastating measles outbreak that has claimed several hundred children's lives across Bangladesh.

Health Services Division Secretary Md Quamruzzaman Chowdhury confirmed the development on Saturday during a roundtable discussion titled "Measles Outbreak and The Way Forward", organised by the Bangladesh Health Reporters' Forum (BHRF).

Addressing concerns over potential lapses in the vaccination drive and a subsequent vaccine shortage, the secretary assured that those responsible would be held accountable.

"An investigation is under way. Trust us; we are working on this at the highest level," Quamruzzaman sa...