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Access to Vaccines and Drugs
Bangladesh is
a Global Success Model
The immunization program in Bangladesh is a consistent success story for which Bangladesh has been praised globally. In 1985 the vaccination coverage was a s low at 2%. The Expanded Program on Immunisation (EPI) in Bangladesh attempts to eradicate or eliminate vaccine preventable disease. As of 2016, Bangladesh has a 99% coverage rate in treating tuberculosis and has eradicated the threat of neonatal tetanus. Similar results have been seen in eradicating polio, diphtheria and hepatitis. The government has raised the number of vaccines in the National EPI program from 6 to 11 in 2012.
Bangladesh has been awarded by the Global Vaccine Alliance twice – in 2009 and 2012 for the consistent progress in the immunisation program.
Percentage of fully Vaccinated Children in Bangladesh
Under 12 months. Over 23 months.
25
2009
2010
2011
75.2 80 79.4 83
2013
2014
2015
80.2 83 80.8 83.6 81.6 84.7
82.5 86.5
