In a critical response to a measles-rubella outbreak that has claimed over 100 young lives in a month, the new Bangladeshi government is initiating emergency vaccinations while coordinating international support through WHO and UNICEF. This public health effort coincides with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s diplomatic tour of the Gulf, which aims to secure commitments for medical logistics and maintain ceasefire conditions in a regional conflict, linking health and security objectives to foster stability in the region.
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