A measles outbreak in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has resulted in at least 52 child deaths as of Monday, June 22nd. The fatalities occurred at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), where children were receiving treatment for measles symptoms in isolation wards. The latest death reported was a seven-month-old boy from Bailor, Trishal. Dr. Jhantu Sarkar, the focal person at MMCH, confirmed the rising death toll to Bangla Tribune. The outbreak is raising concerns about public health and vaccination rates in the region. Authorities are working to contain the spread of the highly contagious disease and provide medical care to affected children. Further details regarding the outbreak’s origin and preventative measures are expected to be released soon.