Bangladesh: Localized information
A high-priority country profile because of Nipah virus and the WHO DON measles item, with emphasis on zoonotic exposure, immunity gaps, and contact tracing.
Country risk reading
Bangladesh
South-East Asia
Travel note
Practical reading for this country
Localized risk reading that summarizes priority, uncertainty, and data limits.
Actions
Short action list
Avoid raw date palm sap and foods contaminated by bat exposure
Check vaccination history and immunity status
Localized outbreak event with date, region, status, and source-based risk reading.
Data notes
Read with care
Localized outbreak event with date, region, status, and source-based risk reading.
Localized disease profile with status, transmission, sources, and interpretation limits.
Active event
Linked event cards
Country-linked signal
Latest operational changes for this country
April 23, 2026
MediumMeasles DON item added for Bangladesh
The Bangladesh measles item in the WHO DON list adds a new signal about regional immunity gaps and travel interpretation.
WHO Disease Outbreak News
February 6, 2026
HighBangladesh Nipah profile is high priority
Nipah has high priority in country, travel, and health-mission profiles because of its severe clinical course and zoonotic source.
WHO Disease Outbreak News
January 30, 2026
HighIndia Nipah item raises South Asia risk
WHO DON lists the India Nipah item as a separate event; this sharpens the South Asia radar for travel, field work, and clinical preparedness.
WHO Disease Outbreak News
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