Measles vaccines will be administered as soon as they arrive, Minister Sakhawat

Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bakul says Tk 6.04 billion has been allocated to procure vaccines for six diseases, including measles, amid a surge in infections.

Speaking at the Secretariat on Monday, he said the vaccines will be rolled out “as soon as they reach authorities”.

He added, “We want to reassure the public -- our efforts will continue.

“The rapid expansion of ventilators, ICU units and wards during this measles outbreak is unprecedented. We will continue our efforts, God willing.”

Earlier, US Ambassador Brent T Christensen met the minister at the health ministry.