, April 30 -- Following a nationwide surge in measles cases in Bangladesh, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has increased its medical response in Cox's Bazar.

MSF teams are providing care to affected children from Rohingya refugee camps and surrounding host communities, while also supporting an ongoing vaccination campaign.

Quoting health sector data, MSF on Thursday said more than 330 suspected and 40 laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the camps, including three associated deaths.

In neighbouring host communities, nearly 160 suspected cases have been reported.

Since January 2026, measles cases have risen sharply across Bangladesh, affecting nearly all 64 districts.

Cox's Bazar, home to more than 1.2 million Rohin...