Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak that has claimed hundreds of lives and infected thousands of children in recent months. Health authorities have reported seven additional child deaths within a 24-hour period, pushing the total death toll to 601, including both confirmed and suspected fatalities. The crisis has become one of the country's most serious public health challenges, highlighting concerns over vaccination gaps, healthcare access, and the rapid spread of highly contagious diseases.
An 18-year-old boy from Kolkata was rushed to hospital after suddenly developing weakness on the right side of his body and difficulty speaking — symptoms usually associated with a stroke. What shocked doctors even more was that the teenager had no history of heart disease, chronic illness or any major health problems.
