Bangladesh is facing a critical shortage of condoms and contraceptives in nearly a third of its districts, disrupting its long-standing, successful family planning program. This scarcity is attributed to procurement failures and administrative disruptions, leaving government clinics unable to provide essential services. As a result, healthcare workers are advising citizens to purchase these items from private dispensaries, impacting access for underprivileged populations. AI
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RANK_REASON Significant disruption to a national public health program due to policy and supply chain failures. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
