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Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths

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At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

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  • At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:41:34 UTC.

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