Bangladesh, April 25 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised serious concern over the evolving measles outbreak in Bangladesh, assessing the national risk as "high" amid widespread transmission, rising child deaths, and significant immunisation gaps.

In an assessment report released on Thursday (23 April 2026), WHO said the situation reflects sustained domestic transmission of Measles across most of the country.

The warning is based on rapid geographical spread, a high number of affected children, and reduced vaccine protection following recent immunisation disruptions.

According to the report, Bangladesh notified WHO on 4 April 2026 of a marked increase in measles cases.

Since January 2026, infections have risen sharply, d...