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Measles spreads in Nepal amid vaccine shortage, experts warn of Bangladesh-like crisis
Over 300 children have been infected in outbreaks in seven districts of Nepal since January.
Arjun Poudel
Published at : May 26, 2026
Updated at : May 26, 2026 19:57
Kathmandu
As neighbouring Bangladesh battles an ongoing measles outbreak that began in mid-March and has killed over 500 children, Nepal has reported outbreaks in seven districts since January. But emergency vaccination drives in Nepal have been limited to select areas due to vaccine shortages.
According to the Immunisation Section at the Family Welfare Division, measles outbreaks occurred in Sarlahi, Baglung, Mahottari, Kalikot, Dailekh, Achham and Siraha districts. But officials say response vaccination drives were limited—ring vaccinations were conducted only in the Sarlahi district and Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.
No deaths have been recorded, but outbreaks since January have infected over 300 children, including more than 200 in Baglung district alone...
Measles spreads in Nepal amid vaccine shortage, experts warn of Bangladesh-like crisis
Over 300 children have been infected in outbreaks in seven districts of Nepal since January.
Arjun Poudel
Published at : May 26, 2026
Updated at : May 26, 2026 19:57
Kathmandu
As neighbouring Bangladesh battles an ongoing measles outbreak that began in mid-March and has killed over 500 children, Nepal has reported outbreaks in seven districts since January. But emergency vaccination drives in Nepal have been limited to select areas due to vaccine shortages.
According to the Immunisation Section at the Family Welfare Division, measles outbreaks occurred in Sarlahi, Baglung, Mahottari, Kalikot, Dailekh, Achham and Siraha districts. But officials say response vaccination drives were limited—ring vaccinations were conducted only in the Sarlahi district and Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung district.
No deaths have been recorded, but outbreaks since January have infected over 300 children, including more than 200 in Baglung district alone...
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