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COVID-19 pandemic: An analysis of the healthcare, social and economic challenges in Bangladesh

Islam S 1 , Islam R 2 , Mannan F 3 , Rahman S 4 , Islam T 5

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Pharmacy, East West University, A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
  • 2 Employment Sector, International Labour Office, Geneva, Switzerland
  • 3 Department of Sociology, East West University, A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
  • 4 Department of Pharmacy, City University, 13/A Panthapath, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh
  • 5 Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Prog Disaster Sci, 2020 Dec;8:100135.
PMID: 34173450 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdisas.2020.100135

Abstract

Bangladesh is one of the worst hit countries in South Asia for COVID-19 outbreak. The objective of this article is to analyse healthcare, social and economic challenges faced by the country. Quantitative data and qualitative information from different sources have been used. Our analysis indicates that limited well-equipped hospitals, inadequate testing facilities, lack of awareness, improper knowledge, attitude to and practice of rules, poverty and precarious employment are the factors dominant in spreading COVID-19. Strict enforcement measures and ensuring people's adherence to rules may help reduce spread of infections. Adequate healthcare services are essential for establishing proper medical care.

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