Ro Yassin Abdumonab

Chickenpox overtakes measles as top health concern in Rohingya camps

Nearly 8,800 infections recorded in Cox’s Bazar camps in the first three months of 2026.  Chickenpox, caused by the varicella zoster virus, has emerged as a growing concern in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, overtaking measles as the primary health concern. Health officials said infections have risen sharply in recent months, spreading rapidly among […]