Bangladesh is experiencing a large nationwide measles outbreak, with more than 60’000 suspected and 8’300 laboratory-confirmed cases in 2026 across all 64 districts. Average daily suspected cases have exceeded 1’100 since 09 Apr 2026. At least 414 suspected deaths and 85 confirmed deaths have been recorded. Children under five account for 81% of cases, and Dhaka Division remains the most affected region. Cases have also been reported among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char camps.
Measles outbreaks are increasing worldwide.
Measles spread quickly and can be dangerous - protection is simple: get vaccinated!
Swiss recommendations: All persons born after 1963 who have no documented protection against the infection (antibodies or 2 documented vaccinations) should be vaccinated twice with MMR vaccine at one month interval. In the event of an epidemic in the region or contact with a measles case, vaccination is recommended from the age of 6 months.