Bangladesh has initiated an emergency measles vaccination campaign after a fast-spreading outbreak has killed over 100 people, mostly children, and infected more than 7,500 individuals since March 15. The outbreak represents the most lethal wave of the disease in recent Bangladeshi history. “Vaccines are foundational to child survival,” said Rana…
Tokyo has lost its long-standing status as the world’s most populous megacity, now ranking third, according to a recent United Nations report. Jakarta, Indonesia, now holds the top spot and is expected to maintain it until 2050, when Dhaka, Bangladesh, is projected to overtake it. The UN report highlights a…
