Over 500 children die amid measles outbreak in Bangladesh

Over 500 children have died in Bangladesh in suspected and confirmed cases of measles, health officials said. At least 86 cases were confirmed, while 426 had symptoms consistent ‌with the disease. The country has seen a surge in recent months, placing strain on hospitals with 62,507 suspected ​and 8,494 laboratory-confirmed cases between March 15 and May 23, according to officials.