তিন মাস পরও কেন ব্যবস্থাপনার ঘাটতি

Despite a nationwide measles vaccination campaign launched in April, infections and deaths continue to rise in Bangladesh, with over 600 fatalities reported since the outbreak began in March. A significant majority of these deaths, approximately 80 percent, involve children under five years old, highlighting a critical gap in management and response. Although the government aimed to vaccinate over 18 million children and reported exceeding this target, concerns persist about achieving the necessary 95% coverage nationwide to establish herd immunity. Public health experts question the effectiveness of the current strategy, pointing to a lack of coordinated efforts and scientific assessment of antibody development post-vaccination. The ongoing crisis has led to a severe humanitarian situation, particularly affecting impoverished communities.

The persistent measles outbreak underscores critical failures in public health management and vaccination strategies, leading to preventable child mortality and a humanitarian crisis.