US to Provide Over 21.9 Million Measles-Rubella Vaccines for Children in Bangladesh

The United States Embassy in Dhaka announced on Wednesday that the United States will provide more than 21.9 million measles-rubella vaccines for children in Bangladesh.

According to the statement, the United States is supporting the country’s emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign through UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Under this initiative, more than 21.9 million vaccine doses will be administered, aiming to protect approximately 12 million children under the age of five.

The initiative reflects the America First Global Health Strategy of the administration of Donald Trump. The statement noted that preventing disease outbreaks abroad helps keep both the United States and Bangladesh safe, strengthens global health systems, and protects populations from infectious diseases.