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expected to supply the Vitamin A capsules by June 10. I spoke to them four days ago and requested to provide the measles vaccine as quickly as possible.”

Bangladesh is expected to receive more than 10 million Vitamin A capsules within the next 5-7 days, he said, adding, “Once supply arrives, we will begin full-scale distribution.”

Referring to his visits to hospitals treating measles-infected children, the minister said malnutrition was one of the key reasons behind the worsening condition of infected children. He stressed the importance of maternal nutrition and breastfeeding, urging doctors to create greater public awareness of the issue.

“After a baby is born, if the child does not receive proper nutrition from the mother, various diseases may mutate and reappear in new forms,” he said, warning that emerging health threats could continue to affect the population if preventive measures are not taken seriously.