Measles emergency: Bangladesh reported eight more children dying from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours, pushing the combined confirmed-and-suspected death toll to 639, with 945 new suspected cases and 94 lab-confirmed cases recorded. Immunisation supply: Cabinet approval clears Tk 412.71 crore to procure EPI vaccines via UNICEF for uninterrupted child immunisation in FY25-26. Anti-rabies access: The health minister said a four-tier supply system keeps anti-rabies vaccines available at upazila health complexes, with 139,675 vials already supplied nationwide. Health workforce gaps: Over 23,000 sanctioned physician, nurse and health worker posts remain vacant in government hospitals and upazila complexes, including 9,407 doctor vacancies. Health system funding: The World Bank signed a $404m loan-plus-grant deal to strengthen health, nutrition and climate-responsive reproductive health services. Dengue prevention push: DSCC launched a “City Inspector” pilot in Motijheel to boost cleanliness and reduce Aedes breeding, while the health minister urged vigilance for a possible dengue rise. Women’s safety services: Plans were announced to set up One-Stop Crisis Centres at all government medical colleges, with integrated medical, counselling, legal and shelter support. Local health infrastructure: The government approved Tk 177.8 crore special allocation for Zila Parishads for district welfare and infrastructure projects. Hantavirus alert: Health authorities tightened surveillance and preparedness at all ports after global hantavirus reports.