Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades, which has killed hundreds of children, has had a crippling economic impact on families, aid groups warned Monday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"The effects of this measles health emergency do not end at the hospital door, as families often face severe financial hardship," said the IFRC chief in Dhaka, Alberto Bocanegra. The groups assessed 2,746 families who sought medical treatment for their children at 12 government health facilities. Thirty-five percent of surveyed families needed financial support to pay for medicines, while 22 percent needed food assistance. Families affected by the outbreak spent an average of more than $130 on treatment and related expenses, the assessment found.