Bangladesh's measles outbreak has reached a combined death toll of 1,249, with health authorities reporting seven additional deaths and 1,315 suspected and confirmed cases during the latest 24-hour period.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths, while infections reported in Kenya and Nigeria highlight the importance of cross-border surveillance and rapid response.
A national injury survey estimated that road crashes kill 24,233 people and leave 38,028 permanently disabled each year in Bangladesh. The figures highlight the need for safer roads, better vehicle oversight and stronger traffic-law enforcement.
Bangladesh’s deadly measles outbreak has exposed gaps in routine vaccination, health-service access and disease surveillance. Here is what the crisis reveals about protecting children and preventing future outbreaks.
Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak exposes gaps in mosquito control, drainage and public health. Why spraying alone cannot stop the disease.
