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U.S Supports BD’s Campaign To Protect 3.4 m Children From Measles, Rubella

Medicine 2026-10-08, 11:42pm

Measles-Rubella Catch-up Vaccination campaign.



DHAKA, October 7, 2026:  The United States, through UNICEF, supports Bangladesh's National Measles-Rubella Catch-up Vaccination campaign under the America First Global Health Strategy, helping to protect vulnerable children during Bangladesh’s ongoing outbreak. The campaign, launched September 26, marks a nationwide effort to vaccinate 3.4 million children aged 6-59 months.  

Chargé d’Affaires Eric Geelan visited the campaign in action at T&T field in Korail, Banani, Dhaka, where he was joined by State Minister for Health Dr. Mohammad Abdul Muhit, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, and Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, UNICEF Bangladesh Chief of Communications and Advocacy, Miguel Mateos Muñoz and UNICEF Bangladesh Immunization Lead, Dr. Riad Mahmud. – US Embassy press release