"I am particularly worried about the immunisation programme. If there is a disruption, the success we have achieved in immunisation will be jeopardised."
"US AID had been a primary funder of vaccine access for 2.3 million kids throughout Bangladesh - not just for measles, but other diseases like diphtheria, polio, and tetanus."
"As recently as 2024, the US was distributing $371 million in support to Bangladesh, tens of millions of which were earmarked for public health assistance."
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resulted in severe budget cuts to the US Agency for International Development, impacting global health initiatives. Bangladesh is experiencing a measles outbreak, with over 100 child fatalities linked to vaccination gaps. The interim government faced healthcare program closures due to funding shortages, jeopardizing immunization success. The US previously provided substantial health funding to Bangladesh, but support has drastically decreased, leading to a public health crisis and emergency vaccination efforts initiated by the United Nations.
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