Publish: 16:48, 09 May, 2026

Government launches probe into measles fatalities

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The government has launched an investigation to determine whether there was any negligence behind the measles deaths.

Health Secretary Md Quamruzzaman Chowdhury on Saturday shared the information, adding that if the investigation finds any negligence, they will find those who were responsible. 

 “An investigation is underway,” the health secretary said at a program.

Upon completion of the probe, the report will be made public, he said.

Details about the probe and the timeframe for the investigation could not be known immediately.

Bd-Pratidin English/ AM

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