Kathmandu, May 26 -- As neighbouring Bangladesh battles an ongoing measles outbreak that began in mid-March and has killed over 500 children, Nepal has reported outbreaks in seven districts since January. But emergency vaccination drives in Nepal have been limited to select areas due to vaccine shortages.

According to the Immunisation Section at the Family Welfare Division, measles outbreaks occurred in Sarlahi, Baglung, Mahottari, Kalikot, Dailekh, Achham and Siraha districts. But officials say response vaccination drives were limited-ring vaccinations were conducted only in the Sarlahi district and Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.

No deaths have been recorded, but outbreaks since January have infected over 300 children, inc...