### [2026-05-11](/feed/2026/05/11/index.md)

##### 2026 Bangladesh measles outbreak
# The Bangladeshi Directorate General of Health Services reports eleven children have died of measles in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 344 deaths since the outbreak began in March. 




### Sources:

1. [Bernama](https://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2555480)

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