Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- Bangladeshs already fragile healthcare system has been pushed to the brink of collapse under the Yunus-led interim regime, which has abruptly cancelled all long-term operational plans for the health sector. With 38 essential programs suspended, corruption scandals engulfing senior officials, and unpaid health workers across the country, the nations medical infrastructure now faces its gravest crisis in decades – endangering millions of citizens and jeopardizing progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The health sector of Bangladesh has been the most neglected area since the Yunus-led interim regime took office last year. This neglect was evident in the chaotic handling of the Milestone Schoo...