June 10, 2026
Bangladesh’s national programme covers nine vaccines for 12 diseases
Funding has seen big donors retreat following an aid overhaul in the United States
Prof Azad says doctors in Bangladesh often treat tuberculosis first before identifying inflammatory bowel disease
“A kid born in northern Nigeria has a 15% chance of dying before the age of 5. You can either be part of improving that or act like that doesn't matter," he says
Partially complete healthcare and reduced rations threaten the livelihoods of millions around Bangladesh