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Bangladesh’s health sector has been beset by crisis since a new government came to power by last August. The situation worsened when the U.S. Agency for International development, which gave around $88 million yearly to the country’s health programs, halted funding. Despite those setbacks, dedicated staff have kept a telehealth program alive for the last 6 months even while not getting paid. Recently, the program served over 300 people per month and the ability to receive specialist care while not having to travel has been a huge benefit for rural residents. “Getting specialist care without having to travel far is very important for us. We are working-class people,” patient Sagar Chandra Mondalhe said. Sadly, though, the program is likely to close if the government doesn’t decide to provide funding swiftly.
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