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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh passes 60,000 cases

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Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has crossed 60,000 suspected cases and moved to the brink of 500 child deaths, according to the latest figures attributed to the Directorate General of Health Services. The national count since March...
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh leaves toll at 415

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Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services said the combined death toll tied to the country’s measles outbreak had risen to 415 by May 11, after six more children died in the previous 24 hours. The total includes...
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Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aid

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WASHINGTON: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$225 million in grant financing from the International Development Association for Syria on April 23, allocating US$150 million for water services and US$75 million for health services. The financing...