A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed 528 people, health authorities reported.
Children account for the large majority of fatalities in the ongoing crisis.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease preventable through vaccination.
Health authorities are working to contain the outbreak amid strained response capacity.
The death toll reflects both the scale of transmission and gaps in immunization coverage.
Measles complications include pneumonia, encephalitis and dehydration, which hit young children especially hard.
Bangladesh has faced challenges reaching all communities with routine vaccine doses.
Outbreak response teams are conducting vaccination campaigns and treating infected patients in health facilities.
International organizations may provide additional vaccines and logistical support.
Officials urged parents to ensure children receive measles-containing vaccines according to national schedules.
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