State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit.File PhotoDHAKA, April 4, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit has called on all parents to actively participate in ensuring vaccination for children and to help make the programme successful. To combat the outbreak of measles in the country, the government is launching an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign starting tomorrow. However, children who are currently suffering from measles or fever will not receive the vaccine for the time being." The State Minister assured that the government has taken comprehensive preparations to address the situation. He also expressed hope that the current measles situation will be brought under control quickly through this vaccination campaign.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 04, 2026 15:51 UTC