Bangladesh launches a month-long measles vaccination campaign in response to a deadly outbreak. Health authorities plan to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 59 months who missed earlier immunisation, after the minimum vaccination age is lowered from the usual 9 months because of the ongoing outbreak.
The outlets link the surge to gaps in routine immunisation in recent years. Health experts cited disruptions to routine services during 2024 and 2025, including political turmoil, changes in vaccine procurement, and the postponement or cancellation of vaccination campaigns. As a result, many children remain unprotected.
While both reports focus on the same response and target group, the emphasis differs slightly: one highlights the operational adjustment of the age threshold and campaign scope, while the other stresses the underlying causes—interruptions to immunisation delivery and vaccine supply-related changes—that contributed to low coverage and enabled measles transmission.
