Dhaka, April 25 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action to contain the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh, warning that the disease is likely to spread further unless surveillance is strengthened, response systems are accelerated, and vaccination coverage is improved.

The global health agency recommended achieving at least 95 per cent coverage with two doses of the measles-containing vaccine in all municipalities, along with stronger integrated surveillance systems to quickly detect suspected cases in both public and private healthcare facilities, UNB reports.

WHO stressed enhanced monitoring in high-traffic border areas to identify and respond to potential infections rapidly. It also called for the deplo...