Know the 30 high-risk areas for Bangladesh’s measles vaccination drive

The government has launched a nationwide measles vaccination initiative targeting all children aged six to 59 months, regardless of prior immunisation. 

The drive, announced today (4 April) by Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain, aims to ensure comprehensive protection and prevention of outbreaks, especially in vulnerable communities.

The phased roll out will start with 30 high-risk hotspots identified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Here’s a list of the areas where the immunisations will take place:

A list of 30 high-risk areas where the immunisations of Measles will take place. Photo: Collected

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A list of 30 high-risk areas where the immunisations of Measles will take place. Photo: Collected